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[Finite element analysis of optimal selection of cannulated threaded screw for the prevention of femoral neck shortening after internal fixation for femoral neck fracture].

Authors: Ze-Ming, Chen; Fang, Yang; Sheng, Yu; Ze-Wen, Shi; Xiao, Yu; Xian-Jun, Chen; Lin, Shi; +2 Authors

[Finite element analysis of optimal selection of cannulated threaded screw for the prevention of femoral neck shortening after internal fixation for femoral neck fracture].

Abstract

To propose the an optimal screw placement scheme to prevent femoral neck shortening, finite element analysis was used to evaluate the biomechanical outcome of different numbers formed by full threaded screws at different positions in the treatment of femoral neck fractures of Pauwels type Ⅱ.Recruited for this study was a 55-year-old female volunteer with a weight of 70 kg and a height of 165 cm. CT scan data of her right femur was collected. The models of femoral of Pauwels typeⅡ and fully threaded screw(FTS) and partially threaded screw(PTS) were constructed in three-dimensional modeling software. All these screw placement schemes were divided into eight groups simulated the inverted triangular configuration:three PTSs, an anterosuperior FTS and two PTSs, a posterosuperior FTS and two PTSs, an inferior FTS and two PTSs, an anterosuperior PTS and two FTSs, a posterosuperior PTS and two FTSs, an inferior PTS and two FTSs and three FTSs. All fracture internal fixation models were processed in finite element analysis software. Parameters of postoperative femoral neck length, displacement distribution and peak displacement of screws and VonMises stress distribution and peak stress of screws, the proximal femur and fracture section were collected.The maximum VonMises stress of screws was 239.71, 213.44, 199.37, 230.82, 201.63, 215.72, 185.65 and 192.64 MPa, respectively, which was concentrated in the inferior screw near the fracture line. The maximum Von Mises stress of the proximal femur was 269.48, 241.62, 249.43, 269.69, 271.60, 346.64, 236.97 and 439.62 MPa, respectively, which was concentrated in the inferior medial area of subtrochanteric femur. The maximum Von Mises stress of fracture section was 149.12, 143.04, 140.47, 139.63, 139.81, 130.07, 117.77 and 57.89 MPa, respectively, which was concentrated around the partially threaded screw channel instead of the fully threaded screw channel. The maximum displacement of screws was 5.52, 5.43, 5.32, 5.17, 5.05, 5.13, 5.28 and 5.04 mm, respectively, which was along the axis of the femoral neck, and the displacement distribution was concentrated on the tip of the screw. The length of postoperative femoral neck length was 74.69, 74.72, 74.70, 74.70, 74.72, 74.70, 74.72 and 74.74 mm, respectively.The placement of one anterosuperior partially threaded screw and two fully threaded screws with an inverted triangular distribution can not only meet the sliding compression effect to promote femoral neck healing and ensure the stability of the proximal femur, but also reduce the degree of postoperative femoral neck shortening and reduce the incidence of hip joint dysfunction. This study provides a new optimal screw placement solution for the treatment of femoral neck fractures.

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Fracture Fixation, Internal, Femur Neck, Bone Screws, Finite Element Analysis, Humans, Female, Middle Aged, Software, Femoral Neck Fractures

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