title: One-third tubular hook plate.
abstract: It is often the case that screws cannot be firmly anchored in small, marginal joint fragments. This is especially relevant in osteoporotic bone. By redesigning the last plate hole of a one-third tubular plate to function as a hook, these bone fragments can be securely grasped and stabilized. Placing two plates on top of one another further improves mechanical strength.
authors.affiliation: Chirurgische Abteilung, Spital Frutigen, Schweiz. dominik.heim@spitalfmi.ch
authors.forename: Dominik
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Heim
authors.forename: Karin
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Niederhauser
mesh_terms: D016512:Ankle Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D001860:Bone Plates; D001863:Bone Screws; D004551:Elbow Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D004867:Equipment Design; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000295:instrumentation*; D017102:Fracture Healing / Q000502:physiology; D018460:Fractures, Comminuted / Q000601:surgery*; D005597:Fractures, Open / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008682:Metatarsal Bones / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000601:surgery*; D011859:Radiography; D011885:Radius Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D014458:Ulna Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D014954:Wrist Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D000092464:Elbow Injuries