Publications by authors named "Andries J Werre"

Introduction: The Micronail(®) is a minimally invasive intramedullar titanium locking screw fixation for two-part dislocated extra-articular fractures and average displaced intra-articular fractures.

Patients And Methods: In a retrospective study we analyzed the outcome of 20 distal radius fractures in 18 patients (17 female, mean age 78 years), which were treated by Micronail(®). Average follow-up time was 4 months.

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Objectives: In 2006, an intramedullar titanium osteosynthesis for the stabilization of distal radius fractures was introduced in The Netherlands: the Micronail®. The Micronail® can be used in approximately 30% of distal radius fracture treatments. This article presents the introduction of this new treatment, and first clinical results.

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Background: The scaphoid bone is the most commonly fractured of the carpal bones. In the Netherlands 90% of all carpal fractures is a fracture of the scaphoid bone. The scaphoid has an essential role in functionality of the wrist, acting as a pivot.

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