3D plates for managing angle and body fracture

TL;DR

3D plates improve recovery and reduce complications in angle and body fracture treatment compared to traditional flat plates.

Contribution

This study demonstrates the clinical superiority of 3D plates over standard plates in managing fractures.

Findings

3D plates resulted in better pain relief and functional outcomes compared to flat plates.

Bony union and weight-bearing recovery times were significantly shorter with 3D plates.

Complication rates were much lower in the 3D plate group.

Abstract

Management of angle and body fractures using 3D plates is of interest. Hence, patients were allocated into two distinct study groups
of 25 each divided into experimental group which received 3D plate for fracture fixation and control participants who received the
standard flat plates. The experimental 3D plate group obtained superior clinical outcomes when compared to the traditional plate group
based on assessments of pain relief visual analog scale [(VAS) score: 3.2±1.4 vs. 5.1±2.0], functional progress (FIM score:
24.5±3.1 vs. 20.5±3.8), patient mobility rate (80% vs. 62%) throughout the study periods. Bony union time remained shorter
(8.5±1.2 weeks vs. 12.3±1.5 weeks) for the experimental group with 3D plates while they experienced fewer complications
(8% vs. 40%) during the treatment period as well as a faster weight-bearing recovery time (9.2±1.1 weeks vs. 13.4±1.4 weeks).
Thus, the medical benefits of using three-dimensional plates in angle and body fracture management greatly surpass the features found in
standard flat plates.