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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
PubMed
Summary
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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.

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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.