Comparative effectiveness of nitinol staple-only fixation versus antiglide plate fixation for Weber type B distal fibular fractures

Multiple nitinol staple-only fixations offer the advantages of a smaller skin incision, shorter operative time, lesser discomfort from the implants, and a reduced need for implant removal compared with antiglide plate fixation. Furthermore, staple-only fixation could achieve bone union without loss of correction. This suggests that multiple nitinol staple-only fixation may be less invasive and more beneficial for patients than antiglide plate fixation.