Systematic review of the effect of insertion torque on locking screw performance.

James Fletcher

doi:10.1530/eor-2025-0134

March 2, 2026

Systematic review of the effect of insertion torque on locking screw performance.

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The research aims to evaluate how different levels of insertion torque affect the performance of locking screws in orthopedic applications.
Conducted a systematic review of existing studies on insertion torque and locking screw performance.
Evaluated performance metrics and limitations of current studies.
Analyzed potential clinical implications and power of the studies reviewed.
Higher insertion torque did not consistently improve locking screw performance.
Many studies had insufficient sample sizes, potentially skewing outcomes.
A need for further analysis to determine optimal torque ranges was identified.

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Systematic review assesses locking screw performance linked to insertion torque, indicating further research is needed.

Abstract

Increased insertion torque, beyond that required to seat the screw head, did not consistently show performance benefits. Most studies were underpowered and may not be representative of clinical failures. Further work to define optimum torque ranges for locking plate systems is required.

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