[Osteosynthesis procedure in replantation surgery]

Abstract

A number of methods of bone fixation are recommended in microreplantation, none of which fully meets the requirements. The individual procedures are shown and their suitability for stabilisation of the long bones of the hand is discussed. The oblique Kirschner wire with either transosseous wire or a parallel bore wire emerges as the method of choice. Until an alternative method, such as a resorbable bone-peg, is developed, which might possibly satisfy the requirements completely, this procedure must be preferred.