Magnesium Bioabsorbable Screw Fixation of Radial Styloid Fractures: Case Report

Area of Science:

• Orthopedic surgery
• Biomaterials science
• Traumatology

Background:

• Traditional fixation methods for radial styloid fractures include Kirschner wires, screws, and plates.
• These methods can lead to complications such as surgical dissection issues and symptomatic hardware.
• Implant removal due to prominent hardware is a common post-operative concern.

Observation:

• Two cases of isolated radial styloid fracture treated with bioabsorbable magnesium (MgYREZr alloy) screws are presented.
• Both patients achieved successful fracture union.
• No complications or need for implant removal were observed in either case.

Findings:

• This study is the first to report the use of magnesium screws for radial styloid fracture fixation.
• The bioabsorbable magnesium screws facilitated fracture healing without requiring removal.
• Successful outcomes were achieved in both presented cases.

Implications:

• Bioabsorbable magnesium compression screws present a viable alternative for radial styloid fracture fixation.
• This technique may reduce the incidence of secondary surgeries for symptomatic hardware removal.
• It offers a promising solution for improving patient outcomes in wrist fracture management.