Numerical investigation of mechanical effects caused by various fixation positions on a new radius intramedullary nail

A. Çelik, H. Kovacı, G. Saka and İ. Kaymaz

Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering, 2015, vol. 18, issue 3, 316-324

Abstract: Fracture of the radius diaphysis is an unusual injury in adults. Open reduction and plate osteosynthesis has been recommended by most of the authors. However, this trend has started to change with the recent introduction of newly designed interlocking intramedullary (IM) nails. New generation of IM nails are developed in order to utilise the advantages of IM nails against plates. Because of its anatomical structure, the radius bone has a complex geometry. Therefore, the callus structure, which forms during the healing period, should not be affected from external effects, such as excessive loads or motion. In this study, effects of radial styloid process (RSP), dorsal side and ulnar notch edge fixations of a new design radius IM nail on the healing period were numerically investigated. A three-dimensional solid model of radius was obtained from computed tomography images of a volunteer and callus structure model, was placed accordingly and different fixations of implants were performed. The models were analysed under axial loads transferring from the wrist to the radius bone using finite element method. As a result of the analysis, fixation of IM nail from RSP was found to be beneficial on healing period in terms of both callus motion and emerging stresses.

Date: 2015
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DOI: 10.1080/10255842.2013.792919

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