title: [New implants for chest wall stabilization].
abstract: A new rib plate is presented in two models with identical physical properties, but different methods of fixation. By means of a decrease of the plate thickness for both the screw fixation and the claw fixation, a symmetrical distribution of the charge to the fixation points is achieved. Such, a high stability as well as the desired elasticity are attained. A loosening of the implant or necrosis of the clasped parts of cartilage were not observed, so primary bone healing without the typical ball-shaped callus is possible. The elasticity of the thorax is not restrained.
mesh_terms: D001860:Bone Plates; D001863:Bone Screws; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000295:instrumentation*; D006801:Humans; D012253:Rib Fractures / Q000601:surgery*; D014945:Wound Healing
vernacular_title: Neue Implantate zur Thoraxwandstabilisierung.