Evaluation of the 3M staplizer: a new internal fixation system.
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.
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Department of Orthopaedics, Sahlgren Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden.
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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