Title of article
Blocking Screw Technique for Maintaining Reduction during Intramedullary Screw Fixation of Oblique Metacarpal Fractures
Author/Authors
Kwan ، Stephanie Research performed at Rothman Orthopaedic Institute , Wang ، William Research performed at Rothman Orthopaedic Institute , Kachooei ، Amir Research performed at Rothman Orthopaedic Institute , Beredjiklian ، Pedro K. Research performed at Rothman Orthopaedic Institute , Rivlin ، Michael Research performed at Rothman Orthopaedic Institute , Tulipan ، Jacob Research performed at Rothman Orthopaedic Institute
From page
1056
To page
1059
Abstract
Intramedullary screw fixation provides a less-invasive means of surgically managing metacarpal fractures. While thereare advantages to using this technique compared to CRPP and ORIF, disadvantages of intramedullary screw fixationinclude loss of reduction intraoperatively due to sagittal and coronal plane translation. The blocking screw techniquehas been previously described as a solution for this problem in intramedullary fixation of long bone fractures. Wedescribe the blocking screw technique as applied to aid intramedullary screw fixation of metacarpals.Level of evidence: V
Keywords
blocking screw , intramedullary screw , Fracture , metacarpal , Treatment
Journal title
The Archives of Bone and Joint Surgery
Journal title
The Archives of Bone and Joint Surgery
Record number
2738455
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