The aim of this study was investigate the effect of plate design on construct behavior, thus modeling of the screw threads was omitted to simulate a rigid-bond at the tibia-screw interface.

Jessica Powell has been advised not to return to the game she loves after an incident left her with plates and screws in her leg ... means she broke her tibia and tore the ligaments around ...

DENVER — Patients with proximal tibia ... locked plates and those treated with nailing (180 vs. 155 minutes). There were 40% of nails done in relative extension and 42% had blocking screws.

The other option involves fitting plates and screws along the back of the tibia. While doctors often recommend surgery after a trimalleolar fracture, surgical intervention might not be appropriate ...