Static and Dynamic Differences in Fixation Stability between a Spacer Plate and a Small Stature Plate Fixator Used for High Tibial Osteotomies: A Biomechanical Bone Composite Study

Table 3

Comparison of the four specimens subjected to static tests at the moment of the first cracking and the ultimate loading state. No cracks were detected prior to collapse in the case of the Contour Lock 2 specimen.

Specimen	Crack load/ultimate load [kN]	Medial displ. at crack and ultimate loads [mm]	Lateral displ. at crack and ultimate loads [mm]	Deflection angle at crack and ultimate loads (°)	Failure type
TomoFix 1	3.1/3.2	0.60/0.86	1.25/1.82	0.88/1.28	2
TomoFix 2	3.2/3.6	0.43/0.60	1.55/2.25	0.94/1.36	2
Contour Lock 1	2.4/3.2	0.60/0.52	2.45/3.85	1.46/2.09	1 and 2
Contour Lock 2	—/3.9	—/0.50	—/4.15	—/2.22	1 and 2