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Complications when using the cannulated 3.5 mm screw system
R K Schwend1, W L Hennrikus, T J O'Brien
1Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Children's Hospital, Boston, Mass, USA.
Orthopedics
|March 1, 1997
Summary
Instrumentation breakage occurred in five patients using the cannulated 3.5 mm screw system for fracture fixation. This highlights potential dangers of this system in orthopedic trauma care.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Biomedical Engineering
- Medical Device Safety
Background:
- Cannulated screw systems are widely used in fracture fixation.
- Ensuring the integrity of surgical instrumentation is critical for patient safety and successful outcomes.