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Has locked plating completely replaced conventional plating?
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Has locked plating completely replaced conventional plating? American journal of orthopedics (Belle Mead, N.J.) Gardner, M. J., Helfet, D. L., Lorich, D. G. 2004; 33 (9): 439-446Abstract
The 2 main approaches to fracture plate fixation--compression plating and internal splinting--result in differing biomechanics and subsequent healing response patterns. A number of advantages to using the newer internal fixators have been described, but there are still several indications for traditional compression plating.
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