title: Conventional plate fixation of periarticular fractures.
abstract: Over the last few years, locking plates have become increasingly popular for the treatment of a variety of periarticular fractures. Despite the popularity of these new implants, older implants have a long track record of success and are still appropriate for a variety of periarticular fractures. This article reviews some of the current literature on locking plates and compares results for general fracture types to conventional plate fixation. The question of whether a locking plate or conventional plate is best for the patient, easier for the surgeon to use, and cost-effective is discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC 29425, USA.
authors.forename: Frank
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Armocida
authors.forename: William R
authors.initials: WR
authors.lastname: Barfield
authors.forename: Langdon A
authors.initials: LA
authors.lastname: Hartsock
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001860:Bone Plates; D005260:Female; D005264:Femoral Fractures / Q000601:surgery; D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D006810:Humeral Fractures / Q000601:surgery; D007596:Joints; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013978:Tibial Fractures / Q000601:surgery