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Treatment of intra-articular fractures with shape memory compression staples
1Department of Orthopaedics, Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Second Medical University, PRC.
Injury
|December 1, 1993
Abstract:
The management of intra-articular fractures remains difficult. Shape memory compression staples fulfil nearly all the special treatment requirements of intra-articular fractures. Early bone union and 93.5 per cent satisfactory function were achieved in a series of 121 cases. Stable fixation, 'early' movement and continuous compressive force produced by the staple are the main factors contributing to good results.