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  • Traumatology

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  • The Headless Compression Screw (HCS) is utilized for scaphoid fracture fixation.
  • This device is designed to compress the fracture site before being placed below the articular surface.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy and complications of the Headless Compression Screw (HCS) in scaphoid fracture fixation.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective review was conducted on 56 patients who underwent scaphoid fixation using the HCS device.
  • The study included patients with both acute and chronic scaphoid fractures.

Main Results:

  • Excellent union rates were observed: 100% in acute fractures and 87% in chronic fractures.
  • A significant complication was screw protrusion, necessitating removal in 16% of patients.

Conclusions:

  • While the HCS achieves high union rates for scaphoid fractures, screw protrusion is a notable issue.
  • Screw protrusion can lead to persistent morbidity, even when the device is implanted according to technical guidelines.