Abstract
The first period of development of the AO Instrumentarium was dominated by a search for better and more stable fracture compression. The move from a standard compression plate (1960) with round holes to a Dynamic Compression Plate (DCP) in 1970 represented a steady increase in clinical experience that was concentrated on making it easier for surgeons to achieve a stable compression by re-engineering and re-designing plates, holes, and screws.
This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution.
Buying options
Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout
Purchases are for personal use only
Learn about institutional subscriptionsNotes
- 1.
Perren (2002), pp. 1093–1110.
- 2.
Mast et al. (1988–1989).
- 3.
Krettek (1997), pp. S-A1–S-A2.
- 4.
Perren et al. (1990), pp. 304–310.
- 5.
Tepic and Perren (1995), pp. B5–B10.
- 6.
Frigg et al. (2001), pp. 24–31.
- 7.
Interview with Robert Frigg conducted December 2016, in Davos.
- 8.
Robert Frigg left Synthes AG Chur after its acquisition by Johnson & Johnson’s DePuy Division and is heading a small Medtech company, 41medical AG, in Bettlach, Solothurn, the hometown of Mathys. He has been honored by several universities, including an honorary doctorate from the University of Zurich. He serves on several advisory boards related to medical technology and material science. His name appears on more than 180 patents.
References
Frigg, R., et al. (2001). The development of the distal femur less invasive stabilization system (LISS). Injury, 32(3), 24–31.
Krettek, C. (1997). Foreword: Concepts of minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis. Injury, 28(1), S-A1–S-A2.
Mast, J., Jakob, R., & Ganz, R. (1988–1989). Planning and reduction technique in fracture surgery. Berlin: Springer.
Perren, S. M. (2002, November). Evolution of the internal fixation of long bone fractures. Journal of Bone Joint Surgery, 84-B, 1093–1110.
Perren, S. M., Klaue, K., Pohler, O., Predieri, M., Steinemann, S., & Gautier, E. (1990). The limited contact dynamic compression plate (LC-DCP). Archives of Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery, 109, 304–310.
Tepic, S., & Perren, S. (1995). The biomechanics of the PC-fix internal fixator. Injury, 26(2), B5–B10.
Author information
Authors and Affiliations
Rights and permissions
Copyright information
© 2019 Springer Nature Switzerland AG
About this chapter
Cite this chapter
Jeannet, JP. (2019). From Compression Plates to Anatomically Shaped Internal Fixators. In: Leading a Surgical Revolution. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-01980-8_36
Download citation
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-01980-8_36
Published:
Publisher Name: Springer, Cham
Print ISBN: 978-3-030-01979-2
Online ISBN: 978-3-030-01980-8
eBook Packages: Business and ManagementBusiness and Management (R0)