Fifth metatarsal fractures are ... and the specific characteristics of the fracture[1]. Surgical options, such as anatomic reduction and intramedullary fixation, are considered the gold standard ...

Research comparing intramedullary screws and plate fixation for proximal phalangeal fractures indicates that minimally invasive techniques, such as the use of cannulated headless screws ...

A femoral shaft fracture (broken thigh bone) is often treated with intramedullary nailing. Usually, the rod is made of titanium and they come in different lengths and diameters to fit patients of ...

Open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) was performed with placement of an intramedullary nail for treatment of the tibial shaft fracture and locking screws and then ORIF of the distal femur ...

Acute avulsion fracture of the base of the first metatarsal is a rare occurrence, caused by an eccentric contraction of the peroneus longus tendon insertion. A number of case reports have been ...