ArticleJoint diseases and related surgery2021
Surgical outcomes of scaphoid fracture osteosynthesis with magnesium screws.
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- Comparison between bioabsorbable magnesium and titanium compression screws for hallux valgus treated with distal metatarsal osteotomies: A meta-analysis.Joint diseases and related surgery · 2023Pooled it
- Biodegradable magnesium screw, titanium screw and direct embedding fixation in pedicled vascularized iliac bone graft transfer for osteonecrosis of the femoral head: a randomized controlled study.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2023Trial
- Preclinical evaluation of a fully threaded biodegradable magnesium alloy headless compression screw for enhanced fixation in small bones.Journal of orthopaedic translation · 2026Article
- Bioabsorbable Magnesium-Based Materials Potential and Safety in Bone Surgery: A Systematic Review.Craniomaxillofacial trauma & reconstruction · 2025Review
- High rate of failure after magnesium bioabsorbable compression screw fixation for scaphoid fractures.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2025Article
- Prospective evaluation of ultrasound features of magnesium-based bioabsorbable screw resorption in pediatric fractures.European radiology · 2024Article
- The Biological Effects of Magnesium-Based Implants on the Skeleton and Their Clinical Implications in Orthopedic Trauma Surgery.Biomaterials research · 2024Review
- Prospective Evaluation of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Features of Magnesium-Based Alloy Screw Resorption in Pediatric Fractures.Journal of clinical medicine · 2023Article
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Abstract
objectivesThis study aims to evaluate the mid-term functional and radiological outcomes of magnesium-based screws in the treatment of scaphoid fractures. PATIENTS AND
methodsBetween February 2015 and February 2018, a total of 21 patients (18 males, 3 females; mean age: 28.5±5.8 years; range, 19 to 39 years) with acute scaphoid waist fractures who underwent fracture fixation with biologically degradable magnesium-based compression screws were retrospectively analyzed. Fractures were classified according to the Herbert and Fisher classification. The absence of pain on palpation and painless active range of motion were accepted as the signs of union.
resultsThe mean follow-up was 43.3±5.3 (range, 36 to 52) months. According to the Herbert and Fisher classification, nine patients had type B1 and 12 patients had type B2 scaphoid fractures. Union was achieved in all cases. The mean time to union was 11.2±1.5 (range, 9 to 14) weeks. The mean grip strength, flexion, and extension were 43.57°, 73.57°, and 76.43°, respectively. The grip strength, pinch strength, and range of motion of the operated side were evaluated at the final follow-up visit and compared with the contralateral side (control group). No complication occurred. Any screw was not removed.
conclusionMagnesium-based compression screws can be safely used for acute scaphoid fractures considering their favorable functional and radiological results.
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