Two principles in bone fracture fixation, that is, the
need to support full functional loads and the need to
retain the absolute stability of the fracture construct,
play crucial roles in sound bone healing and maintaining a low rate of infection. However, the load-sharing
osteosynthesis between the implant and bone cannot
be achieved when using limited plates or screws in
comminuted fractures. Furthermore, discouraging reports from past experiences with ORIF using wires,
mini-plates, or even reconstruction plates have been
associated with infection, which has resulted in substantial bone loss and associated morbidity.