title: Evaluation of the 3M staplizer: a new internal fixation system.
abstract: Clinical evaluation of a new method for internal fixation with power-driven staples is presented. We have used the 3M staplizer for 2 years in 100 cases and the result of the fixation obtained with the titanium staples in metaphyseal bone has been very good. Ninety-six cases healed without any problems, and in 4 there was displacement. The only case with infection was successfully treated with antibiotics. We conclude that the 3M staplizer is a reliable method for internal fixation of metaphyseal bone. The staples are easily driven into the bone, reasonable stability is obtained and the method is fast and safe.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics, Sahlgren Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden.
authors.forename: H C
authors.initials: HC
authors.lastname: Ostgaard
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Herberts
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005260:Female; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000295:instrumentation*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013528:Surgical Staplers