Nitinol Compression Staples in Foot and Ankle Surgery.

Schipper, Oliver N; Ellington, J Kent · Orthop Clin North Am · 2019

review · Level V

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Abstract

Nitinol compression implants are fast and simple to insert and have a high radiographic union rate for midfoot and hindfoot arthrodeses. Applications of nitinol technology in orthopedic surgery are rapidly expanding with the improved and broadened portfolio of implants available.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy