Fracture Fixation

Intramedullary Rod Fixation:

(Inv: Anderson, Werner) Despite improvements in intramedullary rod fixation for long bone fractures, a number of questions remain. A biomechanical study is examining axial, bending, and torsional properties of various systems available for femural fractures.

Fracture fixation in Osteopenic Bone:

(Inv: Maxian, Mann, Werner) The goal of this study is to understand the role of short versus long plating with regards to fracture site micromotion for elderly/osteopenic bone.  (Ruth Jackson Orthopedic Society)