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Comparison of 4.5- and 5.5-mm Cannulated Stainless Steel Screws for Fifth Metatarsal Jones Fracture Fixation.

Authors :
Porter, David A.
Dobslaw, Rebecca
Duncan, Melissa
Source :
Foot & Ankle International; Jan2009, Vol. 30 Issue 1, p27-33, 7p
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

The article presents a study which compared the effectiveness of 5.5-millimeter (mm) cannulated screw fixation for fifth metatarsal stress fractures in athletes with a 4.5-mm screw. It describes the different types of fifth metatarsal base fractures. Fractures in the twenty athletes treated surgically with 5.5-mm cannulated screw were evaluated for clinical and radiographic healing. Details of the study findings are explained.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10711007
Volume :
30
Issue :
1
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Foot & Ankle International
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
36086024
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3113/FAI.2009.0027