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Table 1 Distribution of the maximum von Mises stress in the three model groups

From: Comparison between external locking plate fixation and conventional external fixation for extraarticular proximal tibial fractures: a finite element analysis

Plate–rod offset (mm)

Maximum von Mises stress (MPa)

ELP model

EF-7 model

EF-11 model

30

377.9

191.8

138.2

40

444.7

236.2

146.6

50

494.7

241

163.5

60

562.8

270

169.8