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ArticleActa bio-medica : Atenei Parmensis2021

Locking screw augmentation in hypertrophic nonunion of tibia: a novel surgical technique.

Andrea Gatti, Umberto Tarantino, Monica Gasparini, Marco Cateni, Eleonora Piccirilli, Chiara Greggi, Elena Gasbarra

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Article in Acta bio-medica : Atenei Parmensis, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Andrea GattiDepartment of Clinical Sciences and Translational Medicine, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Rome, Italy; Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Policlinico Tor Vergata (PTV) Foundation, Rome, Italy; . gattiandrea14@gmail.com.
Umberto TarantinoDepartment of Clinical Sciences and Translational Medicine, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Rome, Italy; Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Policlinico Tor Vergata (PTV) Foundation, Rome, Italy; . umberto.tarantino@uniroma2.it.
Monica GaspariniDepartment of Clinical Sciences and Translational Medicine, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Rome, Italy; Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Policlinico Tor Vergata (PTV) Foundation, Rome, Italy. gasparini.monica150790@gmail.com.
Marco CateniDepartment of Clinical Sciences and Translational Medicine, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Rome, Italy; Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Policlinico Tor Vergata (PTV) Foundation, Rome, Italy. marcocateni@hotmail.it.
Eleonora Piccirilli1Department of Clinical Sciences and Translational Medicine, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Rome, Italy; Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Policlinico Tor Vergata (PTV) Foundation, Rome, Italy. eleonoramed88@gmail.com.
Chiara Greggia:1:{s:5:"en_US";s:30:"University of Rome Tor Vergata";}. chiara.greggi@gmail.com.
Elena GasbarraDepartment of Clinical Sciences and Translational Medicine, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Rome, Italy; Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Policlinico Tor Vergata (PTV) Foundation, Rome, Italy. elenagasbarra@tiscali.it.
Policlinico Tor Vergata · ITUniversity of Rome Tor Vergata · IT

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Abstract

BACKGROUND AND

aimNonunion is a common complication in long bone diaphyseal fracture. Hypertrophic nonunion is commonly caused by mechanical instability due to high strain at the fracture site whereas atrophic nonunion is mainly caused by biological impairment. Multiple surgical techniques have been reported to treat hypertrophic nonunion of long bones but there is no consensus about what is the best choice. We present our surgical option in hypertrophic nonunion of lower limb.

methodsWe performed a locking cortical screw augmentation technique in fractures previously fixed with plate and screws in order to increase plate stability and to enhance fracture healing process.

resultsRadiographic evaluations carried out three months after surgery showed that the fracture line is radiographically filled by bone callus. No pain, no limp, no signs of infection or implant failure were reported.

conclusionsLocking cortical screw augmentation could represent a valid technique to reduce micromovements and to increase the stability at the fracture site with the possibility of early weight bearing and good clinical outcome.

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Bone ScrewsTibiaBone PlatesFracture Fixation, InternalFracture HealingHumans

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PMID34747391
PMCPMC10523058
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