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Poller Blocking Screw for metaphyseal tibial fractures (Visit this link)
Many proximal metaphyseal tibial fractures will become malaligned even if a lateral entry point is used. Malalignment in proximal tibial fractures is due to the use of improper nail entry sites and poor nail-to-bone contact in the metaphysis. The use of screws inserted in the sagittal plane that contact the nail can be used to improve alignment and stability. The term Poller is derived from the small devices put in roads to guide traffic. Screws known as Poller "blocking" screws can be very useful to overcome iatrogenic deformity.
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