Preventing Iatrogenic Fibula Fractures using the Push-Pull Technique: A Biomechanical Comparison of Unicortical vs Bicortical Post Screws

Category: Ankle; Basic Sciences/Biologics; Sports; Trauma Introduction/Purpose: In displaced diaphyseal fractures fixed with a plate, reduction is often achieved using the direct reduction method known as the Push-Pull Technique. In this method, the plate is attached to the distal fragment of the fr...

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Main Authors: Sheldon A. McCown BS, Paul J. Weatherby, Randal P. Morris BS, Jie Chen MD, MPH
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2022-11-01
Series:Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/2473011421S00799