Table 1.
Osteosynthesis type | Fracture type | Interfragmentary strain | Healing pathway | Callus type |
---|---|---|---|---|
Intramedullary nail | Simple Multifragmentary |
+ ++ |
Direct Indirect |
Cortical Periosteal Endosteal |
Dynamic compression plate | Simple | − | Direct | Cortical |
Locking compression plate | Multifragmentary | ++ | Indirect | Periosteal Endosteal |
External fixator |
Open Simple Multifragmentary |
+ +++ |
Direct Indirect |
Cortical Periosteal Endosteal |