Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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10083235 | The Journal of Hand Surgery | 2005 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Interference screw fixation of tendons to bone has statistically significant higher pullout strength and stiffness than 2 other commonly used fixation methods. The use of interference screws for fixation of tendon grafts to bone for hand ligament reconstructions is a promising new surgical technique.
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Authors
Steve K. MD, Erik N. MD, Frank A. MD, Debra M. MD, Kazuho MD, Martin A. MD,