Table 1 Results of in vitro plate length analysis. Despite significant differences in tibia coverage ratio, no significant differences in maximum load or total strain were detected during axial compression to failure
Classification | Variable name | Unit | Plate length | P Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
14Â cm | 18Â cm | ||||
(Mean ± St. Dev.) | (Mean ± St. Dev.) | ||||
Tibial Characteristics | Tibial Length | cm | 24.0 ± 1.3 | 24.0 ± 1.6 | 0.753 |
Tibial Diaphyseal Width (Mediolateral) | cm | 1.8 ± 0.14 | 2.0 ± 0.12 | 0.005 | |
Tibial Diaphyseal Depth (Craniocaudal) | cm | 1.6 ± 0.11 | 1.6 ± 0.14 | 0.282 | |
Plate Characteristics | Tibial Coverage Ratio | N/A (ratio) | 0.591 ± 0.032 | 0.754 ± 0.052 |  < 0.001 |
Biomechanical Testing | Maximum Load | Newtons | 4314 ± 700 | 4396 ± 874 | 0.793 |
Total Strain | mm | 7.46 ± 2.48 | 7.56 ± 2.99 | 0.668 | |