True about Locking compression plate:
Locking compression plate- Mechanically superior to a conventional plate Indications - pathological bone, osteoporotic bone, metaphyseal area/periaicular fracture, periprosthetic fracture. Does not cause periosteal necrosis. Can be used as compression plate
Fracture Management
In osteoporotic patients, it should not be used
Usually cause periosteal necrosis.
Mechanically superior to a conventional plate
Can not be used as compression plate
Mechanically superior to a conventional plate