Fractures of implants in osteosynthesis of limb bones (literature review)

Expanding indications for osteosynthesis of fractures increase the number of complications in operative trauma. Among the complications, the problem of destroying implants is especially important. The article gives a review of literature over the past 10 years, which summarizes all relevant information on the frequency of these complications.Breakage of implants with progressive use of new technologies of an osteosynthesis come out on top among its heavy complications. The universal reasons and mechanisms of changes of metalclamps are not revealed.