Sufficient stability using retrograde cannulated screws in a metacarpal fracture model: a biomechanical evaluation
The results indicate that using a cannulated compression screw for the treatment of metacarpal oblique fractures provides good biomechanical stability under cyclic loading. Additionally, the use of a fully threaded screw appears to increase the ultimate failure load. This study adds to the biomechanical evidence supporting the use of cannulated compression screws in the treatment of metacarpal oblique fractures. Surgeons should prioritize achieving the best and longest cortical anchorage when selecting the implant to optimize the patient's outcome.
Authors
- Henner Huflage (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2784-3257)
- Rafael G. Jakubietz
- Martin C. Jordan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4356-0676)
- Rainer H. Meffert (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6667-3262)
- Philipp Heilig (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3275-9874)
- Maximilian Heilig (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6286-5144)
- Stefanie Hoelscher-Doht (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5946-9522)
- Julian Wagenhäuser
Institutions
- Universitätsmedizin Greifswald (DE)
- Universitätsklinikum Würzburg (DE)
- Berufsgenossenschaftliche Unfallklinik Frankfurt am Main (DE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology
- Published
- 2026-01-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fbioe.2025.1714404
- Primary Topic
- Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft