Predicting Osteosynthesis Screw Failure by Peri Implant Bone Morphology in Multiple Loading Conditions
Recent Publication
This study from the Division of Biomechanics at KL investigates how the bone structure around osteosynthesis screws influences their stability. Pig bone samples were tested in ten different loading scenarios and analysed using high-resolution CT images. It was found that the local bone density (BV and BV/TV) is decisive for how well the screws hold. These findings could help surgeons to insert screws in more stable locations and thus reduce the risk of complications.
Silva-Henao, J. D., Pahr, D. H., & Reisinger, A. G. (2025). Predicting osteosynthesis screw failure by peri-implant bone morphology in multiple loading conditions. Journal of the mechanical behavior of biomedical materials, 168, Article 107043. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmbbm.2025.107043
Assoc.-Prof. DI Dr. Andreas Reisinger
Head of biomechanics lab, Assistant Professor
Department of Biomechanics