Analysis of Bending Test Technique for Osteosynthesis Titanium Plate

Abstract Titanium and its alloys often take the role of material for manufacturing the implants for orthopedic use. The purpose of the study is to determine the parameters of bending test of an implantable titanium plate used for osteosynthesis. The method described in the ISO 9585-2011 was analyzed for testing metal plates for fixation of fractured bone fragments. A comparison of the test results for plates on a 4-point bending for two different standards and the results of experiments are reported. The attention is drawn to the possibility of weakening of titanium plates with fixation holes.     Keywords: 4-point bending test, plate for osteosynthesis, titanium implant, mechanical propertie