A comparison of union rates and complications between single screw and double screw fixation of sliding calcaneal osteotomy

Sliding calcaneal osteotomy is a common operative procedure used to correct hindfoot malalignment [1 –5]. Different methods of fixation have been described and include staples [6], plates [7], and most commonly cannulated screws [8,9]. Previous studies have examined differences between these various techniques and their association with hardware removal [10]. Among screw fixation, screw diameter and insertion technique have also been studied with regard to their effect on painful hardware, and more narrow screws have been found to be beneficial [9,11].

Source: Foot and Ankle Surgery - September 6, 2017 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Bahman SahraNavard, Parke W. Hudson, Cesar de Cesar Netto, Bradley W. Wills, Ibukunoluwa B. Araoye, Shelby Bergstresser, Brent M. Cone, Ashish Shah Source Type: research