Stabilization of the fracture using implants requires cantact surface between implant and bone. Sherman plate is semirigid plate and lighter than other compression plates. Sherman plates were used as butress plates which negated compression and
shear
forces.
The authors analyzed fractures treated with Sherman plates in 70 patients, who were treated surgically in our hospital between Jan. 1983. and Jan. 1991, minimum twelve months follow up
1. Among 70 cases, there were fracutures in 57(81.4%), sequelae of fractures in 10(14.3%), and disease processes in 3(4.3%).
2. Primary bone union was achieved in 60 cases(85.7%).
3. As complications, there were delayed union in 7(10%), nonunion in 3(4.3%), infection in 3(4.3%).
4. Sherman plates have many benefits in reduction and fixation of fracture fragments. The small-sized plate, such as Sherman plate might be useful in the treatment of fractures.
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