Dual plate combination
Dual plate combination has been studied in 2 papers since 2025: 2 observational studies in people; 1 in the past year. The newest paper, May 27, 2026: “Comparative Analysis of Nail Plate Combination Over Alternative Fixation Constructs in Low-Energy Distal Femur Fractures: Recovery of Ambulatory Status and Outcomes”.
2 papers study it2 findingsUpdated
See all 2 papers on dual plate combination
At a glance
The findings reach people, from one lab or study. 2 independent labs in 1 country.
“Dual plate combination showed higher infection (22.2%; P = 0.012), wound dehiscence (11.1%; P = 0.013), and drainage (5.6%; P < 0.001)”
None of its findings points the other way.
- 2 independent labs in 1 country
- Funders: National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences and 1 more
- Humans2
What did studies of dual plate combination find?
1Studies of dual plate combination measured one outcome, time to full-weight bearing.
Time to full-weight bearing
upin humans1
1 study
Time to full-weight bearing
upin humans1
Dual plate combination is linked with better time to full-weight bearing in humans (two weeks).
“Dual plate combination was associated with the fastest time to FWB (p = 0.048) at two weeks.”
Humansn = 139
Interprosthetic Femur Fractures: A Multi-Center Retrospective Study
Journal of orthopaedic trauma
What is dual plate combination linked with?
1Studies link dual plate combination with infection.
Infection
upin humans1
1 study
Infection
upin humans1
Dual plate combination is linked with a higher risk of infection in humans (low-energy distal femur fracture) (22.2%; P = 0.012).
“Dual plate combination showed higher infection (22.2%; P = 0.012), wound dehiscence (11.1%; P = 0.013), and drainage (5.6%; P < 0.001)”
Humanslow-energy distal femur fracture
Journal of orthopaedic trauma