Enhanced scaphoid fixation with Kirschner wire: A clinical and finite element study
The addition of a K-wire to screw fixation seems to enhance biomechanical stability and clinical outcomes in scaphoid fractures. These findings suggest that K-wire augmentation may be a beneficial strategy for improving healing and reducing postoperative discomfort.
Authors
- Erdinç Acar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2154-0108)
- Uğur Bezirgan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9053-8637)
- Şahin Çepni (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6850-7439)
- Enejd Veizi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1289-4959)
- İbrahim Halil Dadir (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7892-1745)
- Mustafa Bilgiç (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-2000-5239)
Institutions
- Ergani Devlet Hastanesi (TR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Joint Diseases and Related Surgery
- Published
- 2025-09-10
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.52312/jdrs.2026.2414
- Primary Topic
- Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00