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
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
