A comparison of two headless compression screws for operative treatment of scaphoid fractures

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Purpose</p> <p>The purpose of this study was to compare the interfragmentary compression force across a simulated scaphoid fracture by two commonly used compression screw systems; the Acutrak 2 Standard and the 3.0 mm Synthes headless compression scre...

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Main Authors: Johnson Jim, Ferreira Louis, Sauder David, Assini Joseph, Grewal Ruby, Faber Kenneth
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-06-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Online Access:http://www.josr-online.com/content/6/1/27