[Application of compressing mini-screws in treatment of patients with intra-articular fractures]

Vestn Khir Im I I Grek. 2012;171(4):44-8.
[Article in Russian]

Abstract

The authors present an experience with the application of compressing headless mini-screws (Herbert screws) in treatment of intra-articular fractures in 37 patients. The mini-screws were used both singly and in combination with other metallic constructions. Long-term results of the treatment were followed up in 21 patients (6 months), in 14 of them excellent results were noted, in 5--good, in 1--satisfactory and in 1--unsatisfactory results. One complication was notes as the formation of a false articulation of the radius neck. An analysis of the results showed that the application of mini-screws allowed performing stable osteosynthesis after anatomical reposition of the articular surfaces, obtaining good anatomical and functional results and shorter period of treatment.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Bone Plates
  • Bone Screws*
  • Elbow Injuries*
  • Elbow Joint / diagnostic imaging
  • Elbow Joint / surgery
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Fracture Fixation, Internal / instrumentation*
  • Humans
  • Intra-Articular Fractures / diagnostic imaging
  • Intra-Articular Fractures / physiopathology
  • Intra-Articular Fractures / surgery*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Miniaturization
  • Prosthesis Design
  • Radiography
  • Radius Fractures / diagnostic imaging
  • Radius Fractures / physiopathology
  • Radius Fractures / surgery*
  • Range of Motion, Articular
  • Treatment Outcome