TY - JOUR
T1 - Proximal interphalangeal joint arthrodesis using powered staple fixation
T2 - Observations on autopsy specimens
AU - Ritt, M. J.P.F.
AU - Bos, K. E.
PY - 1993
Y1 - 1993
N2 - A new method for internal fixation using power-driven staples was recently developed. In theory, this new technique should be ideal in performing small joint arthrodesis. In autopsy specimens, the biomechanical properties were observed in simulated proximal interphalangeal joint arthrodesis (PIP). The tension-band technique, acting as a control, was significantly superior. The two techniques had similar biomechanical properties. The three 7- x 7-mm staples is recommended. The tension-band technique remains the technique of choice in small joint arthrodesis.
AB - A new method for internal fixation using power-driven staples was recently developed. In theory, this new technique should be ideal in performing small joint arthrodesis. In autopsy specimens, the biomechanical properties were observed in simulated proximal interphalangeal joint arthrodesis (PIP). The tension-band technique, acting as a control, was significantly superior. The two techniques had similar biomechanical properties. The three 7- x 7-mm staples is recommended. The tension-band technique remains the technique of choice in small joint arthrodesis.
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=0027199540&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - https://doi.org/10.1097/00003086-199307000-00022
DO - https://doi.org/10.1097/00003086-199307000-00022
M3 - Article
C2 - 8519107
SN - 0009-921X
VL - 292
SP - 172
EP - 176
JO - Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research
JF - Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research
IS - 292
ER -