Finite element analysis of puddu and tomofix plate fixation for open wedge high tibial osteotomy

• Main Authors: Raja Izaham, Raja Mohd. Aizat, Abdul Kadir, Mohammed Rafiq, Abdul Rashid, Abdul Halim, Hossain, Md. Golam, Kamarul, T.
• Format: Article
• Published: 2012
• Subjects: RB Pathology
• Online Access: http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/46988/; http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.injury.2011.12.006

The use of open wedge high tibial osteotomy (HTO) to correct varus deformity of the knee is well established. However, the stability of the various implants used in this procedure has not been previously demonstrated. In this study, the two most common types of plates were analysed (1) the Puddu pla...