Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5709954 | The Journal of Hand Surgery | 2017 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Clinical studies have reported a higher rate of failure after screw fixation compared with suture lasso fixation; however, this study demonstrated a greater stiffness and load to failure after screw fixation of type II coronoid fractures. Screw fixation may provide a stronger fixation construct for fractures of adequate size to support a screw. Further studies may be warranted to assess the importance of securing the anterior capsule to the coronoid tip when using a suture lasso construct because this may affect the stability of the elbow after fixation.
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Authors
Nicholas P. MD, Adrian G. BS, Brent G. MSc, Michael S. MD,