TREATMENT OF INTRAARTICULAR FRACTURES WITH SHAPE-MEMORY COMPRESSION STAPLES

Authors
DAI KR HOU XK SUN YH TANG RG QIU SJ NI C
Citation
Kr. Dai et al., TREATMENT OF INTRAARTICULAR FRACTURES WITH SHAPE-MEMORY COMPRESSION STAPLES, Injury, 24(10), 1993, pp. 651-655
Citations number
NO
Categorie Soggetti
Surgery
Journal title
Injury → ACNP
ISSN journal
00201383
Volume
24
Issue
10
Year of publication
1993
Pages
651 - 655
Database
ISI
SICI code
0020-1383(1993)24:10<651:TOIFWS>2.0.ZU;2-4
Abstract
The management of intra-articular fractures remains difficult. Shape m emory compression staples fulfil nearly all the special treatment requ irements of intra-articular fractures. Early bone union and 93.5 per c ent satisfactory function were achieved in a series of 121 cases. Stab le fixation, 'early' movement and continuous compressive force produce d by the staple are the main factors contributing to good results.