ANALYSIS OF THE STRESS-DEFORMED STATE OF THE FEMUR WITH GUNSHOT FRACTURE WITH VARIOUS METHODS OF ITS FIXATION

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https://doi.org/10.15674/0030-5987202535-11

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Gunshot femoral fracture, stressstrain state, simulation

Abstract

The standard method for stabilizing diaphyseal gunshot fractures of the femur (GFF) is external fixation using a rod apparatus (ex-fix). Objective. To perform a comparative analysis of the biomechanical effectiveness between conventional ex-fix fixation and a modified «ex-fix + intramedullary spacer» design by assessing the stress-strain state of the femur with a midshaft gunshot fracture. Methods. A finite element model of a midshaft femoral gunshot fracture was developed. Two fixation scenarios were simulated: standard rod-based ex-fix, and a combined system using an intramedullary spacer and an ex-fix rod apparatus. Displacement, stress, strain and safety factor were chosen as the effects studied. Results. Conventional fixation resulted in significant stress concentrations at the fracture site (62.4 MPa) and high deformation levels (215.9), exceeding the strength threshold of cortical bone. This may lead to fragment instability and femoral axis misalignment. Rod exit points showed deformation (121,1), contributing to loosening, inflammation in adjacent soft tissues, and overall instability of the fixation system. In contrast, the addition of an intramedullary spacer redistributed stress more evenly, reduced the mechanical load on bone tissue, and improved structural integrity. The combined «spacer + ex-fix» configuration demonstrated superior performance in minimizing deformation and fragment displacement. Conclusions. Finite element modeling confirmed that the «bone + ex-fix + spacer» system outperforms the traditional «bone + ex-fix» configuration in key parameters: displacement, stress, deformation, and safety margin.

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Igor Lurin, National Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine, Kyiv; SSI «Center for Innovative health Technologies» of the State Administration of Affairs, Kyiv, Ukraine

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Olexandr Burianov, Bogomolets National Medical University, Kyiv. Ukraine

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Yurii Yarmolyuk, Bogomolets National Medical University, Kyiv. Ukraine; National Military Medical Clinical Center «Main Military Clinical hospital», Kyiv. Ukraine

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Bohdan Matviichuk, Bogomolets National Medical University, Kyiv. Ukraine; Military Medical Clinical Medical treatment and Rehabilitation Center, Irpin`, Ukraine

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Lurin, I., Burianov, O., Yarmolyuk, Y., & Matviichuk, B. (2025). ANALYSIS OF THE STRESS-DEFORMED STATE OF THE FEMUR WITH GUNSHOT FRACTURE WITH VARIOUS METHODS OF ITS FIXATION. ORTHOPAEDICS TRAUMATOLOGY and PROSTHETICS, (3), 5–11. https://doi.org/10.15674/0030-5987202535-11

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No. 3 (2025)

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ORIGINAL ARTICLES

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