Comparative biomechanical evaluation of medial support plating in Pauwels type 3 femoral neck fractures: A finite element analysis

Key Points

• The study aims to evaluate the biomechanical effectiveness of medial support plating in treating Pauwels type 3 femoral neck fractures.
• Conducted a finite element analysis of medial support plating in Pauwels type 3 femoral neck fractures.
• Assessed stress distribution and stability outcomes through simulation modeling.
• Medial support plating showed significantly improved load distribution compared to conventional methods.
• Finite element analysis indicated enhanced stability under various loading conditions.