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Biomechanical stability and stress distribution in intertrochanteric fracture of femur fixation by Titanium Alloy (Ti-6Al-4 V) nailing systems according to fracture reduction: A finite element analysis

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: • Tip-apex distance (TAD) controlled intertrochanteric fracture models were designed, and their biomechanical performance after intramedullary nailing systems was thoroughly evaluated, focusing on stress distribution and displacement under walking and stair climbing conditions. • Intramedullary models, especially subtype P, showed increased stress and displacement, revealing a higher risk for implant failure, suggesting a need for careful reduction planning in clinical practice. • These findings provide valuable insight into precise reduction techniques to minimize stress concentrations and improve long-term implant stability, particularly in challenging postoperative conditions. This study examines the biomechanical effectiveness of treating femoral intertrochanteric fractures using intramedullary nailing systems, assessing how stress distribution and displacement vary during walking and stair-climbing activities. Finite element analysis was employed to analyze different types of reductions, concentrating on anatomical, intramedullary, and extramedullary configurations, along with subtypes N, A, and P. The results indicated that anatomical reduction models, particularly subtypes N and A, consistently demonstrated better biomechanical stability, characterized by lower von Mises stress and enhanced load distribution. Conversely, intramedullary models, particularly subtype P, showed higher stress and displacement, which suggests greater risks for implant failure. These results offer important insights into factors reliant on the surgeon's technique, implying that refining reduction methods could significantly reduce stress and displacement during dynamic activities, thus lowering the likelihood of complications like implant failure.

Source: Results in Engineering

DOI: 10.1016/j.rineng.2025.104202

Authors: Seong-Eun Byun, Il Won Suh, Soonchul Lee

Institutions: CHA University Bundang Medical Center, CHA University, Jeonbuk National University

Language: English

Topic: Hip and Femur Fractures

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,940