Placement of solid screws with cannulated precision

J Surg Orthop Adv. 2004 Fall;13(3):177-9.

Abstract

Cannulated screws can be inserted in a precise manner with minimal damage to surrounding structures but lack the mechanical strength of solid screws. Our method allows the insertion of a solid screw with the precision of the cannulated technique. With the use of equipment from a variety of operative sets from one manufacturer, a "custom" equipment set can be developed. This "custom" equipment set allows the surgeon to benefit from the strength of solid screws while preserving the precision of a cannulated system.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Arthrodesis / instrumentation
  • Arthrodesis / methods
  • Bone Screws*
  • Compressive Strength
  • Equipment Design
  • Equipment Safety
  • Fracture Fixation, Internal / instrumentation*
  • Fracture Fixation, Internal / methods
  • Fracture Healing
  • Humans
  • Materials Testing
  • Sensitivity and Specificity
  • Stress, Mechanical
  • Subtalar Joint / surgery*