Antegrade versus retrograde headless intramedullary compression screw fixation of diaphyseal proximal phalanx fractures: a biomechanical study.

Vanmierlo, Bert; Vandekerckhove, Bruno; Goubau, Jean; Duerincx, Joris · J Hand Surg Eur Vol · 2025

biomechanical · Level V

Where this comes from

Abstract

This study compared antegrade and retrograde headless intramedullary compression screw fixation for fractures of the proximal third of the proximal phalanx. Antegrade fixation showed superior stability, provided more rigid fixation and preserved the smaller distal articular surface of the proximal phalanx.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy