Finite element analysis of modified Slongo's external fixation in the treatment of supracondylar humeral fractures in older children. 2024

Jingxin Zhao, and Wuyi Yao, and Jianxiong Ma, and Bin Lu, and Xinlong Ma
Clinical College of Orthopedics, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, People's Republic of China.

Older children over 8 years old are at higher risk of elbow joint stiffness after treatment of supracondylar humeral fractures. The objective of this study was to improve the Slongo's external fixation system for treating supracondylar humeral fractures in older children. This would be achieved by increasing fixation strength and providing a theoretical basis through finite element analysis and mechanical testing. A 13-year-old female patient with a history of previous fracture was selected for CT data processing to create a three-dimensional model of the distal humerus fracture. Two internal fixation models were established, using the Slongo's external fixation method with Kirschner wire (Group A) and modifying the Slongo's external fixation (Kirschner wire tail fixation) (Group B). The fracture models were then subjected to mechanical loading analysis using Finite Element Analysis Abaqus 6.14 software to simulate separation, internal rotation, and torsion loads. A PVC humeral bone model was used to create a supracondylar fracture model, and the A and B internal fixation methods were applied separately. The anterior-posterior and torsional stresses were measured using the Bose Electroforce3510 testing system, followed by a comparative analysis. The finite element simulation results showed that under the same tensile, torsion, and inversion forces, the osteotomy model fixed with Kirschner wire at the distal end in Group B exhibited smaller tensile stress and deformation compared to the unfixed osteotomy model in Group A. This indicated that the fixation strength of Group B was superior to that of Group A. According to the test results of the Bose Electroforce3510 testing system, a simple linear regression analysis was conducted using SPSS software. The K values of rotation angle-torque tests and front and rear displacement-stress tests were calculated for Groups A and B, with Group B showing higher values than Group A. The results of this study supported the significantly enhanced biomechanical reliability and stability of fracture fixation in Group B, which utilized the modified Slongo's external fixation (Kirschner wire tail fixation). This optimized method provides a new choice for the clinical treatment of supracondylar humeral fractures in older children, backed by both clinical evidence and theoretical basis.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D001864 Bone Wires Steel wires, often threaded through the skin, soft tissues, and bone, used to fix broken bones. Kirschner wires or apparatus also includes the application of traction to the healing bones through the wires. Kirschner Wire,Kirschner Wires,Bone Wire,Wire, Bone,Wire, Kirschner,Wires, Bone,Wires, Kirschner
D005260 Female Females
D005592 Fracture Fixation The use of metallic devices inserted into or through bone to hold a fracture in a set position and alignment while it heals. Skeletal Fixation,Fracture Reduction,Fixation, Fracture,Fixation, Skeletal,Fixations, Fracture,Fixations, Skeletal,Fracture Fixations,Fracture Reductions,Reduction, Fracture,Reductions, Fracture,Skeletal Fixations
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D006810 Humeral Fractures Fractures of the HUMERUS. Humeri Fractures,Humerus Fractures,Fracture, Humeral,Fracture, Humeri,Fracture, Humerus,Humeral Fracture,Humeri Fracture,Humerus Fracture
D000293 Adolescent A person 13 to 18 years of age. Adolescence,Youth,Adolescents,Adolescents, Female,Adolescents, Male,Teenagers,Teens,Adolescent, Female,Adolescent, Male,Female Adolescent,Female Adolescents,Male Adolescent,Male Adolescents,Teen,Teenager,Youths
D001696 Biomechanical Phenomena The properties, processes, and behavior of biological systems under the action of mechanical forces. Biomechanics,Kinematics,Biomechanic Phenomena,Mechanobiological Phenomena,Biomechanic,Biomechanic Phenomenas,Phenomena, Biomechanic,Phenomena, Biomechanical,Phenomena, Mechanobiological,Phenomenas, Biomechanic
D014057 Tomography, X-Ray Computed Tomography using x-ray transmission and a computer algorithm to reconstruct the image. CAT Scan, X-Ray,CT Scan, X-Ray,Cine-CT,Computerized Tomography, X-Ray,Electron Beam Computed Tomography,Tomodensitometry,Tomography, Transmission Computed,X-Ray Tomography, Computed,CAT Scan, X Ray,CT X Ray,Computed Tomography, X-Ray,Computed X Ray Tomography,Computerized Tomography, X Ray,Electron Beam Tomography,Tomography, X Ray Computed,Tomography, X-Ray Computer Assisted,Tomography, X-Ray Computerized,Tomography, X-Ray Computerized Axial,Tomography, Xray Computed,X Ray Computerized Tomography,X Ray Tomography, Computed,X-Ray Computer Assisted Tomography,X-Ray Computerized Axial Tomography,Beam Tomography, Electron,CAT Scans, X-Ray,CT Scan, X Ray,CT Scans, X-Ray,CT X Rays,Cine CT,Computed Tomography, Transmission,Computed Tomography, X Ray,Computed Tomography, Xray,Computed X-Ray Tomography,Scan, X-Ray CAT,Scan, X-Ray CT,Scans, X-Ray CAT,Scans, X-Ray CT,Tomographies, Computed X-Ray,Tomography, Computed X-Ray,Tomography, Electron Beam,Tomography, X Ray Computer Assisted,Tomography, X Ray Computerized,Tomography, X Ray Computerized Axial,Transmission Computed Tomography,X Ray Computer Assisted Tomography,X Ray Computerized Axial Tomography,X Ray, CT,X Rays, CT,X-Ray CAT Scan,X-Ray CAT Scans,X-Ray CT Scan,X-Ray CT Scans,X-Ray Computed Tomography,X-Ray Computerized Tomography,Xray Computed Tomography
D016267 External Fixators External devices which hold wires or pins that are placed through one or both cortices of bone in order to hold the position of a fracture in proper alignment. These devices allow easy access to wounds, adjustment during the course of healing, and more functional use of the limbs involved. Fixation Devices, External,Device, External Fixation,Devices, External Fixation,External Fixation Device,External Fixation Devices,External Fixator,Fixation Device, External,Fixator, External,Fixators, External
D020342 Finite Element Analysis A computer based method of simulating or analyzing the behavior of structures or components. Analysis, Finite Element,Analyses, Finite Element,Element Analyses, Finite,Element Analysis, Finite,Finite Element Analyses

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