Theses and Dissertations

Advisor

Castaldo King, Sarah

Committee Member

Elder, Steve

Committee Member

Brookshire, Cooper

Date of Degree

8-12-2026

Original embargo terms

Visible MSU Only 2 Years

Document Type

Graduate Thesis - Campus Access Only

Major

Veterinary & Biomedical Science (Veterinary Medical Research)

Degree Name

Master of Science (M.S.)

College

College of Veterinary Medicine

Department

Department of Clinical Sciences

Abstract

The objective of this study was to evaluate the Arthrex Distal Humeral Fracture System (DHFS) with bicondylar humeral locking plate technique (BCLP) as a control in an ex vivo T-Y fracture model with and without a gap. Each construct had a cyclic load applied simulating a four-week convalescent period. Constructs were then loaded to failure in axial compression until implant failure occurred. Data gathered included stiffness and maximum load to failure. All constructs withstood a 4-week simulated cyclic loading phase. There were no statistically significant differences in load to failure and stiffness when DHFS and BCLP groups were compared. Stiffness was significantly decreased when gapped constructs were tested, compared to non-gapped constructs. The Arthrex DHFS was determined to be non-inferior to the standard BCLP in an ex-vivo canine T-Y humeral fracture model and may be a viable alternative in clinical patients.

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