Abstract
In this article, we describe a technique for percutaneous pinning of talar neck fractures. This technique, which uses 2 partially threaded cannulated screws placed in opposite directions and parallel to each other, minimizes soft-tissue injury and blood-supply disruption and can shorten surgery. In addition, it allows for fracture compression and optimal positioning of screws, which increase the biomechanical stability of the fixation.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 76-78 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | American journal of orthopedics (Belle Mead, N.J.) |
Volume | 31 |
Issue number | 2 |
State | Published - Feb 2002 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- General Medicine