Axial and torsional stability of supracondylar femur osteotomies: biomechanical comparison of the stability of five different plate and osteotomy configurations

Abstract

This experimental study presents baseline data on the differences in the primary stability of bone-implant constructs used in SCO. The data in this study can be used as reference for future testing of SCO techniques. Furthermore, it is recommended that based on the differences found, the early postoperative rehabilitation protocol is tailored to the stability and stiffness of the fixation method used.