Fig 1.
(a) Orientation definition; (b) The coronal view of the solid model representing a biplanar high tibial osteotomy; (c) The sagittal view of the solid model representing a biplanar high tibial osteotomy.
Fig 2.
The osteotomy model with three different implant combinations: (a) The TomoFix (MHTP); (b) The TomoFix with an 8 mm cannulated lag screw (CLS); (c) the TomoFix with a PEEK internal support block (ISB).
Table 1.
Material properties specified in the finite element models.
Fig 3.
Illustrations showing the ratio of the axial loads.
Illustrations showing the ratio of the axial loads on the quadrants of the proximal tibia.
Fig 4.
The percentages of loss of posteromedial reduction.
The percentages of loss of posteromedial reduction on the tibial plateau, normalized by the magnitude in the osteotomy model.
Fig 5.
The stress patterns and values on the bone plate.
The stress patterns and values on the bone plate in three models in the standing and sit-to-stand loading conditions.
Fig 6.
The stress patterns and values on the locking screws.
The stress patterns and values on the locking screws in three models in the standing and sit-to-stand loading conditions.
Fig 7.
Percentages of loss of stress.
Percentages of loss of stress on the screw, plate, and bone, respectively.