Midcarpal Arthrodesis Biomechanics: Memory Staples versus Cannulated Screws.

CONCLUSIONS: Constructs utilizing screws have a peak torque to distraction significantly higher when compared to staples. Our recommendation when performing a midcarpal arthrodesis after scaphoid and trapezium excision is to fuse the midcarpal joint with 2 headless compression screws.
PMID: 30428793 [PubMed - in process]

Source: Hand Surgery - November 17, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Ledgard JP, Siddiqui J, Pelletier MH, Walsh WR, Scougall PJ Tags: J Hand Surg Asian Pac Vol Source Type: research