A Novel Bone-Screw-Fastener Demonstrates Greater Maximum Compression Force Before Failure Compared With a Traditional Buttress Screw.

Tyler J ThorneJoseph FeatherallDillon O'NeillLeonard LisitanoJustin Haller

Published in: Journal of orthopaedic trauma (2024)

The novel bone-screw-fastener generated 11%-65% greater maximal compression force than the TBS in synthetic osteoporotic and cadaveric metaphyseal bone models. A greater compression force may increase construct stability, facilitate early weight-bearing, and reduce construct failure.

Keyphrases

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