The Effect of Intra-carpal Kirschner Wire Augmentation in Screw Fixation of Scaphoid – A Retrospective Cohort Study
INTRODUCTION: Scaphoid fractures are most often treated with a single headless compression screw. However, intercarpal Kirschner wire (K-wire) might be added to improve stability and fracture outcomes. This study will determine if there is a difference in treatment outcome (union rate and time to un...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Malaysian Orthopaedic Association
2020-11-01
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| Series: | Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal |
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| Online Access: | https://www.morthoj.org/2020/v14n3/intracarpal-kirschner-wire.pdf |