As a result, there were no deviations from the specification requirements (material, design and manufacturing).Cause: the surgeon used a very rigid construct and screws in the fracture zone.According to the biomechanical principles for locked plating, such designs have a very high risk of implant failure.The radiographs show plate failure in the fracture zone and almost no fracture consolidation, which was obviously the reason for the plate fracture (see also "pitfalls and limitations of locking plates" by jean-christophe bel).A causal involvement of the implant can be excluded.This is a late report due to a capa.
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