Conclusions The angle-stable locking system (ASLS) with the biodegradable sleeve provides significantly higher long-term stability. Especially the differences determined under torsional loading in ...

DUBLIN — Minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis may be an effective treatment for distal tibial fractures, according a presenter here. “We feel we have a safe and effective technique in the ...

The treatment of fractures of the distal tibia can be problematic due to the insubstantial soft-tissue covering this part of the anatomy. This study investigates a novel strategy for minimally ...

All implant materials (nails, screws and sleeves) were supplied by the manufacturer Synthes (Solothurn, Switzerland). There was no additional influence on any part of the study by Synthes.