Biomechanical measurements on scaphoid bone screws in an experimental model

Sukul, D.M.K.S.Kaulesar; Johannes, E.J.; Marti, René K; Pj, Klopper

doi:10.1016/0021-9290(90)90004-m

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“…Screw fixation of the scaphoid has been extensively tested both clinically and biomechanically. [24][25][26][27] The Herbert screw has long been used, 28 but is by no means ideal.…”

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confidence: 99%

Acute percutaneous scaphoid fixation

Haddad

Goddard

1998

The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. British volume

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Fractures of the scaphoid are most common in young men; immobilisation in a cast usually means a long period away from work and athletic activities. Early rigid fixation has been shown to promote a rapid functional recovery, but open reduction and internal fixation is technically demanding with the dangers of damage to the radiocarpal ligaments, the scaphotrapezial joint, and the blood supply of the scaphoid. For minimally displaced or undisplaced B1 or B2 fractures, these problems can be overcome by percutaneous fixation.We report our technique and the results of a pilot study in 15 patients. There was no immobilisation; patients were allowed movement soon after operation, but union was obtained in all at a mean of 57 days (38 to 71). The range of movement after union was equal to that of the contralateral limb and grip strength was 98% of the contralateral side at three months. Patients were able to return to sedentary work within four days and to manual work within five weeks.Our initial results show that percutaneous scaphoid fixation for acute fractures is satisfactory and gives rapid functional recovery. J Bone Joint Surg [Br] 1998;80-B:95-9.

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“…Screw fixation of the scaphoid has been extensively tested both clinically and biomechanically. [24][25][26][27] The Herbert screw has long been used, 28 but is by no means ideal.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%