Abstract:

OBJECTIVE: To explore the effect and announcements of plate internal fixation for limbs fractures to help fracture treatment.
METHODS: A computer-based online search of CNKI (2002/2009) and Medline database (Pubmed: 2004/2007) was performed for articles related to limbs fractures with the key words “limb fracture, plate, internal fixation”. Outdated articles and repetitive studies were excluded. A total of 8 articles were included.
RESULTS: The treatment regimen of limb fractures is selected according to patient age, general condition, fracture site, local soft tissue condition, and patient requirements. Therefore, individualized regimen is needed. In addition, it is important to understand the biological features of plate implantation and fracture healing, skeleton continuity and integrity, fixation skills, protect blood supply around fracture ends, and consider the position relationship between plate fixation and local soft tissue. 
CONCLUSION: There are many factors that lead to failure of plate internal fixation for fractures. Plate internal fixation should be performed according to related principles and skills to treat fracture ends in accordance with fracture healing biological features. In addition, step-by-step rehabilitation and follow-up are important.