[Use of a fixation pin for fragment stabilization in hand surgery]

To simplify fixation after reattachment of small bony fragments in hand surgery, a system of fixation pins was developed. Fixation pins consist of a threaded portion of variable length and a cutting tip. The shaft diameter is greater than the thread diameter. This helps to avoid redislocation of small bony fragments. The fixation pins can be used in an open or closed technique. Clinical application includes the reattachment of avulsed fragments, intraarticular fractures of the phalanges and distal radius. The clinical results indicate that the fixation pins may be added to the armamentarium used in hand surgery for reattachment of small bony fragments and intraarticular fractures.