Biomechanical Comparison of Hook Plate vs Headless Compression Screw Fixation of Large Fifth Metatarsal Base Avulsion Fractures.

Bryan A BeanNiall A SmythPooyan AbbasiBrent G ParksWalter C Hembree

Published in: Foot & ankle international (2020)

Whether using hook plates or headless compression screws, surgeons should consider protecting patient weight-bearing after fixation of fifth metatarsal base large avulsion fracture until bony union has occurred.

Keyphrases

minimally invasive
finite element analysis
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body mass index
weight loss
quality improvement
physical activity
body weight
thoracic surgery
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