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[Osteosynthesis with the titanium limited contact DCP-plate]
Zeitschrift Fur Unfallchirurgie Und Versicherungsmedizin : Offizielles Organ Der Schweizerischen Gesellschaft Fur Unfallmedizin Und Berufskrankheiten = Revue De Traumatologie Et D'Assicurologie : Organe Officiel De La Societe Suisse De
|January 1, 1993
Summary
The prospective study evaluated 57 locked compression plates (LC-DCP) osteosynthesis procedures. Results showed excellent clinical outcomes with 98% of patients experiencing an uneventful recovery, highlighting the plate
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic surgery
- Biomaterials science
Background:
- Evaluation of locked compression plate (LC-DCP) osteosynthesis.
- Prospective multicenter study documenting procedures from 1988-1991.
Observation:
- 57 LC-DCP plate osteosynthesis cases at the Hospital of Davos were analyzed.
- Follow-up conducted over a mean of 17.6 months.
Findings:
- Excellent clinical results observed, consistent with the overall study.
- 98% of reexamined patients (81% follow-up rate) had an uneventful clinical course.
- Demonstrated good biological tolerance of the LC-DCP plate.
Implications:
- LC-DCP osteosynthesis, with careful soft tissue handling, leads to excellent clinical outcomes.
- The study supports the efficacy and biological compatibility of this surgical technique.
- Findings are relevant for orthopedic surgeons and implant manufacturers.