Derotation screw

Last revised by Subhan Iqbal on 15 Dec 2021

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Citation:

Hacking C, Iqbal S, Knipe H, et al. Derotation screw. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 04 Dec 2023) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-37375

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-37375

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https://radiopaedia.org/articles/37375

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37375

Article created:

5 Jun 2015, Craig Hacking ◉ ◈

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At the time the article was created Craig Hacking had no recorded disclosures.

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Last revised:

15 Dec 2021, Subhan Iqbal

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At the time the article was last revised Subhan Iqbal had no recorded disclosures.

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4 times, by 4 contributors - see full revision history and disclosures

Systems:

Musculoskeletal

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operations, orthopeadics, implants, definition, refs, cases

Synonyms:

Derotation screws

A derotational screw is an orthopedic device used for internal fixation of fractures to, unsurprisingly, limit rotation of the fracture ¹.

They are applied across fractures at risk of rotation and hence avascular necrosis.

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