title: Bone compression technique for arthrodesis and nonunion in the hand.
abstract: We present a simple compression technique for treatment of difficult nonunions and joint fusions in the hand. This technique utilizes only K-wires and small vessel loops. The results of 44 consecutive cases were studied retrospectively. Union was achieved in 37/44 cases. The average time to union was 7 weeks and our results were comparable to those of other studies. We found this technique useful, especially in complicated cases.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001174:Arthrodesis / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D001864:Bone Wires; D005260:Female; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000379:methods*; D017759:Fractures, Malunited / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013536:Suture Techniques; D016896:Treatment Outcome