Comparison of SCAphoid fracture osteosynthesis by MAGnesium-based headless Herbert screws with titanium Herbert screws: protocol for the randomized controlled SCAMAG clinical trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Scaphoid fractures are the most common carpal fractures. They often need to be treated by surgery, where the use of a compression screw is the globally accepted gold standard. Surgeons may choose between different implant materials including titanium alloys, which remain in the body or are removed after healing. An alternative are biodegradable magnesium-based implants. Properties of magnesium alloys include high stability, osteoconductivity, potential reduction of infections and few artifacts in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The aim of this trial is to demonstrate non-inferiority of magnesium-based compression screws compared with titanium Herbert screws for scaphoid fractures.

Methods

The trial is designed as a multicenter, blinded observer, randomized contr

SUBMITTER: Konneker S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6685162 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature