Three-Dimensional Finite Element Analysis Used to Compare Six Different Methods of Syndesmosis Fixation with 3.5- or 4.5-mm Titanium Screws: A Biomechanical Study.

Conclusions: Quadricortical application of 3.5-mm single screws and tricortical application of 3.5-mm double cortical screws are not good choices for syndesmosis fixation. If the plan is tricortical application, a 3.5-mm single cortical screw is adequate. If quadricortical application of syndesmosis fixation is planned, a 4.5-mm cortical screw should be used.
PMID: 23697720 [PubMed - in process]

Source: Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association - May 1, 2013 Category: Podiatry Authors: Er MS, Verim O, Altinel L, Tasgetiren S Tags: J Am Podiatr Med Assoc Source Type: research