Percutaneous pinning of talar neck fractures

Fayazi, A.H.; Reid, J.S.; Juliano, P.J.

American Journal of Orthopedics 31(2): 76-78

2002


ISSN/ISBN: 1078-4519
PMID: 11876281
Document Number: 548803
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.

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