• J Hand Surg Eur Vol · Apr 2006

    Biomechanical evaluation of a new composite bioresorbable screw.

    • C A Bailey, J H Kuiper, and C P Kelly.
    • Hand and Upper Limb Unit, Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Hospital, Oswestry, Shropshire, UK. cabailey@tinyworld.co.uk
    • J Hand Surg Eur Vol. 2006 Apr 1;31(2):208-12.

    AbstractA new bioresorbable composite cannulated screw has been developed for small bone fracture fixation. The LG ("Little Grafter") screw is manufactured from Biosteon, which is a composite of poly L-lactic acid and hydroxyapatite. This study aimed to compare interfragmentary compression generated by this new screw with conventional metal screws commonly used in scaphoid fracture fixation. Four small metallic screws were compared with the LG screw, using a bone model produced from rigid polyurethane foam. The screws included the Acutrak, Asnis III, Herbert and Herbert-Whipple screws. The mean maximum compression forces for the LG screw, the Asnis and the Acutrak were comparable (LG 32.3 N, Asnis 32.8 N, Acutrak 38.3 N), whereas those using the Herbert and the Herbert-Whipple screw were significantly lower (Herbert 21.8 N, Herbert-Whipple 19.9 N). The bioresorbable LG screw has been shown to have good compressive properties compared to commonly used small bone fragment compression screws.

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