The application of Herbert screw in the treatment of navicular bone fracture

VernacularTitle:Herbert钉在足舟状骨骨折治疗中的应用
Author: Wen XIONG ; Hao PAN ; Qiong ZHENG
Keywords: tarsal bones; fractures,bone; fracture fixation; Herbert screw
From: Chongqing Medicine 2017;46(5):623-625
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To investigate the treatment of Navicular bone fracture with Herbert screw.Methods Twenty-three patients with Navicular bone fracture were collected.They were all conducted with CT scan diagnosis and type,the small incision and targeting wire was used in operation.The Herbert screw was used to fix with pressure,plaster was also used to fix.After operation,the activity training was executed gradually.Results We conducted follow-up of 6-18 months in 23 patients,with an average of 12 months.All patients got bone-healing,the healing time ranges from 7 to 10 weeks,with an average of 9 weeks.There was one case of screw penetrating cortical bone,and one case of mild deformity healing,among the other 23 cases there were no complications including infection,nonunion,necrosis,osteoarthritis'etc.Conclusion The treatment of Navicular bone fracture with Herbert screw fixation can get firm fixation,function training and healing early,and it's worth of clinical promotion.