Fig. 2From: In vitro analysis and in vivo assessment of fracture complications associated with use of locking plate constructs for stabilization of caprine tibial segmental defectsCustom-designed low contact, round screw hole, double threaded 8-hole, 4.5-mm thick locking plates. Three plate lengths were utilized: 14 cm, 16 cm, and 18 cm. In surgery, the plate was centered over the ostectomy and secured with eight 4.0-mm diameter locking-head self-tapping screws, four in the proximal tibial segment and four in the distal tibial segment. Fixation working length directly reflected the plate length selectedBack to article page