Kirschner Wire Fixations for Scapholunate Dissociation: A Cadaveric, Biomechanical Study

Purpose. To compare 5 different Kirschner wire fixation techniques in terms of the failure loads seen as scapholunate (SL) dissociation in a cadaveric, biomechanical study. Methods. 10 fresh-frozen, finger-amputated wrists with sectioned SL ligaments from 3 male and 2 female cadavers were tested. Th...

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Main Authors: Michael G Jakubietz, Robert Zahn, Joerg G Gruenert, Jens Waschke, Rainer H Meffert, Rafael G Jakubietz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2012-08-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/230949901202000218