Publication date: Available online 16 February 2018 Source: Foot and Ankle Surgery Author(s): Hubert Klauser Background Various implants, for example K-wires, screws, plates or staples, have been introduced for the stabilisation of corrective osteotomies in hallux valgus surgery. To provide high initial stability and to avoid subsequent implant removal, a novel biodegradable magnesium screw (MAGNEZIX ® CS, Syntellix AG, Hanover, Germany) has been developed and approved for clinical use. Methods Between October 2014 and June 2016, magnesium screws were used in 100 patients with a symptomatic hallux valgus deformity for the fixation of Chevron and Youngswick osteotomies
Internal fixation of three-dimensional distal metatarsal I osteotomies in the treatment of hallux valgus deformities using biodegradable magnesium…
Publication date: Available online 16 February 2018 Source: Foot and Ankle Surgery Author(s): Hubert Klauser Background Various implants, for example K-wires, screws, plates or staples, have been introduced for the stabilisation of corrective osteotomies in hallux valgus surgery. To provide high initial stability and to avoid subsequent implant removal, a novel biodegradable magnesium screw (MAGNEZIX ® CS, Syntellix AG, Hanover, Germany) has been developed and approved for clinical use. Methods Between October 2014 and June 2016, magnesium screws were used in 100 patients with a symptomatic hallux valgus deformity for the fixation of Chevron and Youngswick osteotomies