Jones Fracture Intramedullary Screw

John Scanaliato, MD

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Evolution of Jones Fracture Intramedullary Screw

Intramedullary screws are type of implant designed to sit within the bone being fixated. Benefits of intramedullary fixation include little to no hardware prominence, ease of implantation, and the allowance of micromotion about a fracture site to provide stronger bony healing.

Intramedullary screws can be fully-threaded, partially-threaded or variably-threaded, depending on fixation strategy utilized. They are often cannulated, which allows for insertion over a guidewire. Where strength is of a concern, solid implants can also be used, which provide a much stiffer ultimate fixation construct.

Technology Spotlight

Stryker Asnis JFX™

The Stryker Asnis JFX™ is an intramedullary screw specifically deisgned for the fixation of Jones fractures. They come in both cannulated and solid-core designs in 4.0mm, 5.0mm and 6.0mm diameters. The screws offer a low profile, smooth head, to eliminated hardware prominence. The large diameters available offer exception stiffness.

The available washers allow for load distribution about the insertion site of the screw to minimize the possibility of screw cut-in. The sighting arm ensures optimal screw location, to ensure anatomic reduction and maximal construct stability. The arm also allows for extracorporeal measurement of screw length to minimize the chance of incorrect or inaccurate measurement.