Kirschner wire versus Herbert screw fixation for the treatment of unstable scaphoid waist fracture nonunion using corticocancellous iliac bone graft: randomized clinical trial

ConclusionUsing of multiple Kirschner wires as a fixation method for unstable scaphoid waist fracture nonunion that was treated by open reduction and corticocancellous iliac bone grafting had a shorter operative time and lower cost as compared with the Herbert screw fixation. Herbert screw fixation was technically more demanding in terms of technique than K-wires. However, because of easy application of Kirschner wires, and low cost, especially in developing countries, it may be a good alternative to Herbert screw.
Source: International Orthopaedics - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research