What is Unicortical screw?

Unicortical locking screw These are often blunt tip screws that will abut the femoral stem. The addition of unicortical locking screws creates a length stable construct. These screws should not be used in isolation and must have either bicortical screws or cerclage fixation for adequate lasting stability.

What does Bicortical fixation mean?

Traditionally, bicortical fixation is the standard practice, where both dorsal and palmar cortices of the metacarpal are drilled through, with screws engaging both cortices.

What is Bicortical displaced fracture?

Severely displaced (bicortical displacement): The outer cortices of the two fractures fragments are not touching, and the displacement is greater than or equal to the width of the rib.

What is Unicortical fracture?

They may be caused by a single traumatic incident or by repetitive trauma (stress fracture). Stress fractures are often unicortical and difficult to diagnose. Intraarticular hairline fractures may propagate and eventually displace, becoming chip fractures.

Is a fracture a break?

The terms are actually interchangeable and both refer to a bone that has been shattered, often by excessive force. Your doctor may be more likely to use the term fracture. To be frank, the term fracture is more “professional” sounding. To say break would still be correct but more colloquial.

Why is it called a Greenstick?

A greenstick fracture is a crack or break on one side of a long bone in the arm or leg. The crack or break does not extend all the way through the bone. It is named for the way a fresh green twig behaves when bent.

Which is worse a fracture or break?

There’s no difference between a fracture and a break. A fracture is any loss of continuity of the bone. Anytime the bone loses integrity—whether it’s a hairline crack barely recognizable on an X-ray or the shattering of bone into a dozen pieces—it’s considered a fracture.

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