Journal of Southern Medical University ›› 2006, Vol. 26 ›› Issue (05): 584-586.

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Biomechanical evaluation of nickel-titanium shape-memory alloy enclosed interlocking intramedular nail

CAO Yan-ming1,ZHAO Wei-dong2,ZHANG Mei-chao2,BAO Kan3,DA Guo-zu3 1Department of Orthopedics,Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical College,Guangzhou 510260,China;2Laboratory of Biomechanics,Southern Medical University,Guangzhou 510515,China;3Langzhou Seemine Memory Alloy Limited Company,Langzhou 730000,China   

  1. 广州医学院附属二院骨外科; 南方医科大学生物力学实验室; 西脉记忆合金有限公司; 西脉记忆合金有限公司 广东广州510260; 广东广州510515; 甘肃兰州730000;
  • Online:2006-05-20 Published:2006-05-20

Abstract: Objective To study the biomechanical characteristics of Ni-Ti shape-memory alloy-enclosed interlocking intramedular nail Ni-Ti En for clinical application.Methods Six transverse fractures were induced in 6 fresh humeral shafts and fixed with Ni-Ti En,plate,interlocking intramedullary nail,and Ender nail,respectively.The specimens then underwent stress analysis for comparison of the bending strength,twisting force,and flexibility.Results The bending strength of Ni-Ti En was not significantly different from that of the plate and better than ender’s nail;the twisting force of the interlocking intramedullary nail was comparable with the plate,but better than Ender nail.Conclusion Ni-Ti Enpossess good biomechanical property to meet the demand of osteosynthesis,and its less stress protection,freedom of distant nail locking,flexibility and stable fixation may accelerate fracture healing. 

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