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Nitinol Compression Staples in Foot and Ankle Surgery
Oliver N Schipper1, J Kent Ellington2
1Anderson Orthopaedic Clinic, 2445 Army Navy Drive, Arlington, VA 22206, USA.
The Orthopedic Clinics of North America
|May 16, 2019
Summary
Nitinol compression implants offer a quick and easy surgical option for foot fusions, demonstrating a high success rate in bone healing. Their use in orthopedic surgery is growing due to advancements in implant technology.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Biomaterials Science
- Medical Device Technology
Background:
- Nitinol compression implants are increasingly utilized in orthopedic procedures.
- These implants offer advantages in terms of insertion technique and clinical outcomes.
- The expanding portfolio of nitinol devices supports broader surgical applications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of nitinol compression implants in midfoot and hindfoot arthrodesis.
- To highlight the expanding applications of nitinol technology in orthopedic surgery.
Main Methods:
- Review of radiographic union rates for midfoot and hindfoot arthrodeses using nitinol compression implants.
- Assessment of the ease and speed of implant insertion.
- Analysis of the current and potential applications of nitinol implants in orthopedics.
Main Results:
- Nitinol compression implants demonstrated a high radiographic union rate in midfoot and hindfoot arthrodeses.
- Implantation of nitinol devices was found to be fast and simple.
- The range of available nitinol implants has broadened, facilitating wider use.
Conclusions:
- Nitinol compression implants are effective for achieving bone fusion in foot arthrodesis.
- The simplicity and high success rate support their use.
- Advancements in nitinol implant technology are driving expanded applications in orthopedic surgery.
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