Effect of the Starting Point of Half-Pin Insertion on the Insertional Torque of the Pin at the Tibia
Yonsei Medical Journal
;
: 154-158, 2015.
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en Inglés
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
The authors have observed a failure to achieve secure fixation in elderly patients when inserting a half-pin at the anteromedial surface of the tibia. The purpose of this study was to compare two methods for inserting a half-pin at tibia diaphysis in elderly patients. MATERIALS ANDMETHODS:
Twenty cadaveric tibias were divided into Group C or V. A half-pin was inserted into the tibias of Group C via the conventional method, from the anteromedial surface to the interosseous border of the tibia diaphysis, and into the tibias of Group V via the vertical method, from the anterior border to the posterior surface at the same level. The maximum insertion torque was measured during the bicortical insertion with a torque driver. The thickness of the cortex was measured by micro-computed tomography. The relationship between the thickness of the cortex engaged and the insertion torque was investigated.RESULTS:
The maximum insertion torque and the thickness of the cortex were significantly higher in Group V than Group C. Both groups exhibited a statistically significant linear correlation between torque and thickness by Spearman's rank correlation analysis.CONCLUSION:
Half-pins inserted by the vertical method achieved purchase of more cortex than those inserted by the conventional method. Considering that cortical thickness and insertion torque in Group V were significantly greater than those in Group C, we suggest that the vertical method of half-pin insertion may be an alternative to the conventional method in elderly patients.
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Asunto principal:
Tibia
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Clavos Ortopédicos
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Tornillos Óseos
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Fijadores Externos
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Diáfisis
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Torque
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Microtomografía por Rayos X
Límite:
Anciano
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Aged80
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Femenino
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Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Yonsei Medical Journal
Año:
2015
Tipo del documento:
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