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.