Manual Extraction is Superior to Power Tools When Removing Stripped Titanium Locking Screws

Plates with locking screws are commonly used in fracture fixation. In these devices, the threaded head of the screw locks in the plate. Since its introduction in the 90s, this technique has become the preferred method of fixation in several fractures, including periarticular and osteoporotic fractures [1]. Removal of these plates/screws is sometimes indicated after the fracture has healed. Several reports have highlighted difficulties in the removal of locking screws as compared to conventional non-locked screws, especially when using titanium implants.

Source: Injury - August 6, 2021 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: N. Nizaj, C. Muhammed Shamseer, A.N. Sukesh, Jacob Varughese, Bipin Theruvil Source Type: research