Locking plate and screw systems are advantageous over non-locking systems because they do not require precise adaptation to the bone to be effective. This means that the bone segments can be stabilized without the need to compress them to the plate. Locking systems also do not disrupt the perfusion of the underlying cortical bone as much as non-locking systems, and the screws are unlikely to loosen from the plate. These features can decrease the risk of inflammatory complications and infection. Locking systems have been shown to provide more stable fixation than non-locking systems.