title: Complications when using the cannulated 3.5 mm screw system.
abstract: Five patients with breakage of instrumentation when using the cannulated 3.5 mm screw system for fracture fixation are reported. Four 1.25 mm guide wires were sheared off by the cannulated drill and one 3.5 mm cannulated tap sleeve fractured. This article presents potential dangers when using the cannulated 3.5 mm screw system for general fracture care.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Children's Hospital, Boston, Mass, USA.
authors.forename: R K
authors.initials: RK
authors.lastname: Schwend
authors.forename: W L
authors.initials: WL
authors.lastname: Hennrikus
authors.forename: T J
authors.initials: TJ
authors.lastname: O'Brien
authors.forename: M B
authors.initials: MB
authors.lastname: Millis
authors.forename: M R
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Lynch
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D016512:Ankle Injuries / Q000601:surgery; D001863:Bone Screws / Q000009:adverse effects*; D018409:Foot Injuries / Q000601:surgery; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal; D005596:Fractures, Closed / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D006810:Humeral Fractures / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D000092464:Elbow Injuries