[Compression osteosynthesis with percutaneous bone screws--clinical aspects and radiographic findings]

In a previous paper (Jacobs 1976) the development of an apparatus was described which achieved a compression osteosynthesis through the use of percutaneous bone screws without encroaching on the area of the fracture. As indication for this procedure we consider the condition which is described under the synonyms "post-traumatic osteomyelitis", "osteitis" and "fracture infection". Clinical experience is described with consideration of technical measurements - for the first time in vivo measurements of interfragmental compression in the patient and X-ray findings.