title: Biomechanical concepts applicable to minimally invasive fracture repair in small animals.
abstract: Understanding the basic biomechanical principles of surgical stabilization of fractures is essential for developing an appropriate preoperative plan as well as making prudent intraoperative decisions. This article aims to provide basic biomechanical knowledge essential to the understanding of the complex interaction between the mechanics and biology of fracture healing. The type of healing and the outcome can be influenced by several mechanical factors, which depend on the interaction between bone and implant. The surgeon should understand the mechanical principles of fracture fixation and be able to choose the best type of fixation for each specific fracture.
authors.affiliation: College of Veterinary Medicine-University of Florida, PO Box 100126, 2015 Southwest 16th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32610-0126, USA.
authors.forename: Peini
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Chao
authors.forename: Daniel D
authors.initials: DD
authors.lastname: Lewis
authors.forename: Michael P
authors.initials: MP
authors.lastname: Kowaleski
authors.forename: Antonio
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Pozzi
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena / Q000502:physiology; D001860:Bone Plates / Q000662:veterinary; D001863:Bone Screws / Q000662:veterinary; D001842:Bone and Bones / Q000502:physiology* / Q000601:surgery; D002415:Cats; D004285:Dogs; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary*; D017102:Fracture Healing / Q000502:physiology*; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / Q000662:veterinary*; D013718:Tensile Strength