Dial Dekarlos M, Ryan Michael
Cornerstone Foot and Ankle Specialists, 1814 Westchester Drive, Suite 300, High Point, NC 27262, USA.
Clin Podiatr Med Surg. 2011 Aug;28(4):619-31. doi: 10.1016/j.cpm.2011.06.003.
This article discusses the history of conventional plating, plate biomechanics, and screw function to provide better understanding of osseous physiology and biology using locking plates. The peer-reviewed and non-peer-reviewed literature have been researched to decipher and share the most pertinent information on this topic.