Using ring-pins for the treatment of ulnar styloid fractures.

Sakamoto, Sotetsu; Hattori, Yasunori; Doi, Kazuteru · J Hand Surg Eur Vol · 2025

case_series · Level IV

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Abstract

We report the use of 1.0 mm ring-pins for ulnar styloid fractures. Ten patients treated with ring-pins showed good clinical results, achieving bone union without complications. Ring-pins offer a simple, reliable alternative to traditional tension band wiring.<b>Level of evidence:</b> IV.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy