Screw fixation

With the close occlusion of the screw with the bone, the screw achieves the purpose of fixing the fracture. If properly used, it can better maintain the reduction and internal fixation of some fractures. This kind of surgery has a small incision, limited peeling of the periosteum, so it has the advantages of small damage to soft tissue and bone tissue, small foreign bodies, and simple operation. The screw must be fixed with sufficient external fixation until the fracture heals.

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