Intramedullary screws are type of implant designed to sit within the bone being fixated. Benefits of intramedullary fixation include...
Arthrex Jones Fracture Repair
The Arthrex Jones Fracture repair system is an all-in-one surgical system that offers both screw and plate fixation options for Jones fractures. The titanium screws come in a variety of sizes to optimized medullary fill. The low-profile screw heads help to lower risk of post-operative soft-tissue irritation. The low-profile hook plate is specifically designed for more comminuted fractures not amenable to intramedullary fixation. Offering a compression hole and variable angle locking screws this plate can be used in a variety of fracture patterns.
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