From: A biomechanical study comparing two fixation methods in depression fractures of the lateral tibial plateau in porcine bone
Interference screws
Parallel subchondral screws
p value
Displacement (range)
0.61 mm
0.76 mm
0.62
(0.35 to 1.4 mm)
(0.02 to 1.2 mm)
Ultimate load to failure (N)
1700 N
3400 N
<0.01
(1000 to 2143 N)
(2953 to 4428 N)