Mechanical stability study of three techniques used in the fixation of transverse and oblique metaphyseal-diaphyseal junction fractures of the distal humerus in children: a finite element analysis

Table 4 Stiffness values for the lateral oblique fracture model fixation simulation

Fixation	Flexion	Extension	Valgus	Varus	Internal rotation	External rotation
2C	108.1910	113.6450	193.1430	169.0100	183.8870	184.3140
3C	125.8300	129.5290	225.7960	173.0010	221.9005	238.4727
2L	102.0450	81.5110	189.2530	133.0720	89.6237	91.0009
3L	110.5610	82.4640	202.7530	146.5370	95.3620	98.2150
EF	61.9450	51.2210	124.6650	171.7150	62.5179	68.1112
ESIN	121.9760	139.6650	236.4530	204.6500	154.9460	146.6370

Data of flexion, extension, valgus, and varus loadings are in N/mm, while data of internal and external rotations are in Nmm/°. 2C two-crossed pins (1-medial and 1-lateral K-wires), 3C three-crossed pins (1-medial and 2-lateral K-wires), 2L 2-lateral K-wires, 3L 3-lateral K-wires, EF lateral external fixator, ESIN elastic stable intramedullary nails

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