Mechanical characterization of multifunctional resorbable composite plate for osteosynthesis
Journal Title: Engineering of Biomaterials / Inżynieria Biomateriałów - Year 2015, Vol 18, Issue 133
Abstract
The article presents the mechanical properties of prototype multifunctional four-hole, I-shaped plate made of resorbable composite and used for osteosynthesis. Multiple tests were conducted on ready-to-use implants and run in simulated real-working conditions. A special customized test stand was constructed for the sake of this research. The model of the osteosynthesis consisted of two rectangular pieces of plexiglas joined together by means of the tested plate. Durability of the physical model was mechanically assessed in static uniaxial tensile, three-point bending, one-side bending tests. Two types of resorbable polymers (poly-L-lactide) and two types of composites based on these polymers were considered. The composites were modified with a combination of two types of bioceramic: micrometric tricalcium phosphate and nanometric hydroxyapatite. The relation between the geometry of the plate and its mechanical characteristics was also investigated for all the tested materials. The test results proved that incorporation of bioceramic modifiers into the polylactide matrix influences the mechanical behaviour of the tested bone plates. The composite based on FDA approved polylactide (PL38) revealed the strength decrease while the Young modulus increased at the same time. The mechanical parameters were also dependent on the geometry of the plate (localization of a stiffening rib). Better results were obtained for the plates with a stiffening rib located on the upper side of the plate. What is more, the three-point-bending test revealed that in such a case the crack line moved away from the critical cross section, making such a plate more reliable. The best parameters were achieved for the three- -component plates (PL38/TCP/Hap) with a stiffening rib on the upper side. They can be potentially applied for osteosynthesis of the bones submitted with rather low loads, e.g. craniofacial bones, metacarpal bones or phalanges. An external stiff stabilisation (a plaster cast) is recommended as an additional support and prevention.
Authors and Affiliations
K. Gryń, B. Szaraniec, A. Morawska-Chochół, J. Chłopek
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