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Staple-plate plus screw vs. screw alone in talonavicular arthrodesis

from Foot & Ankle International

Staple-plate plus screw vs. screw alone in talonavicular arthrodesis Foot & Ankle International This study evaluated whether the addition of a nitinol staple-plate to a single cannulated screw increased the mechanical stability for a talonavicular fixation construct. Twenty matched pairs of cadaveric feet were randomized to fusion with either a single 5.5-mm cannulated screw or a screw and a plate with 2 screws and a slot with an 18-mm nitinol staple. READ MORE

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