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February 8, 2026Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research0 citationsOpen Access

Can FEM-based preoperative planning for complex tibial plateau fractures improve surgical skills? A cadaver study

RPRobert PätzoldBerufsgenossenschaftliche Unfallklinik Murnau SSSabrina SandriesserParacelsus Medical University SCSimon ComtesseUnion Bank of Switzerland

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The study aims to evaluate the feasibility of FEM-based preoperative planning for complex tibial plateau fractures and its impact on surgical skills.
Conducted a biomechanical feasibility study using cadavers.
Implemented FEM-based preoperative planning for complex fractures.
Evaluated the effects on surgical stability during osteosynthesis.
FEM-based planning was found to be feasible and easy to implement.
This approach helps specialized surgeons in complex surgeries.
Improved stability of osteosynthesis was observed during the procedures.

Abstract

This biomechanical feasibility study demonstrated that FEM-based preoperative planning is feasible and easy to implement for complex tibial plateau fractures. This planning supports specialized surgeons in challenging operations and can improve the stability of osteosynthesis.

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