Mechanical Considerations in Fracture Fixation: Effect of Fixation Stability on Healing and Bone Remodeling

Pushpanjali Atta

ISBN 10: 3659940887 / ISBN 13: 9783659940880

Published by LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2016

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188 pages. 8.66x5.91x0.43 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Mechanical Considerations in Fracture Fixation: Effect of Fixation Stability on Healing and Bone Remodeling
• Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
• Publication Date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3659940887
• ISBN 13: 9783659940880
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.33 kilograms

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Synopsis

Bone’s capacity to repair following trauma is both unique and astounding. However, fractures sometimes fail to heal. Hence, the goal of fracture treatment is the restoration of bone’s structure, composition and function. Fracture fixation devices should provide a favourable mechanical and biological environment for healing to occur. The use of internal fixation is increasing as these devices may be applied with less invasive techniques. Recent studies suggest however that, internal fixation devices may be overly stiff and suppresses callus formation. The degree of mechanical stability influences the healing outcome. This is determined by the stiffness of the fixation device and the degree of limb loading.Furthermore,the stiffness of a fixation device also influences the physiological loads experienced by the healing bone. Since bone adapts to this applied load by undergoing changes through a remodelling process, undesirable changes could occur during the period of treatment with an implant. The knowledge gained through this book is expected to aid our understanding on how the configuration of internal fixation devices can promote timely healing and prevent undesirable bone loss.

About the Author

Dr Atta completed her PhD from Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Australia in Biomechanics in 2012. She also holds a Master’s degree in Simulation Techniques in Mechanical Engineering from the Technical University of RWTH Aachen, Germany. She has authored and co-authored three journal publications in the field of Biomechanics.