Stability of the distal phalanx fracture - A biomechanical study on the importance of the nail and the influence of fixation by crossing Kirschner wires

Our results suggest that the nail can provide additional stability for comminuted fractures of the distal phalanx after fixation. Furthermore, when nail loss occurs, fixation using two crossed Kirschner wires can provide significantly more stability than fixation using single Kirschner wire.