Fibula pro-tibia vs standard locking plate fixation in an ankle fracture saw bone model

Table 1 Torque (N/m) recorded for fibula pro-tibia and standard locking plate constructs (torque at 30 degrees external rotation)

Construct	Fixation type	Torque (N/m)
1	Fibula pro-tibia	3.723
2	Fibula pro-tibia	5.692
3	Fibula pro-tibia	4.695
4	Fibula pro-tibia	4.043
5	Fibula pro-tibia	3.954
6	Standard locking plate	0.829
7	Standard locking plate	1.709
8	Standard locking plate	1.539
9	Standard locking plate	1.155
10	Standard locking plate	2.022

Table 2 Torque (N/m) recorded for fibula pro-tibia and standard locking plate constructs (maximum torque at failure)

Construct	Fixation type	Maximum torque at failure (N/m)
1	Fibula pro-tibia	4.270
2	Fibula pro-tibia	5.970
3	Fibula pro-tibia	5.176
4	Fibula pro-tibia	5.468
5	Fibula pro-tibia	4.513
6	Standard locking plate	1.187
7	Standard locking plate	2.869
8	Standard locking plate	1.519
9	Standard locking plate	2.497
10	Standard locking plate	3.422