Biomechanical comparison between solid and cannulated intramedullary devices for midshaft clavicle fixation

Abstract Background A method of closed reduction and internal fixation with cannulated screws was proposed as a surgical treatment of midshaft clavicle fractures. However, there are no mechanical studies about the cannulated screw used in the fixation of midshaft clavicle fracture. We conducted this...

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Main Authors: Sheng-Hao Wang, Hsiu-Jen Lin, Hsain-Chung Shen, Ru-Yu Pan, Jui-Jung Yang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-04-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12891-019-2560-x