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س1: What is an Orthopedic Staple used for?

أ1: It is used for bone fixation in small bone surgeries, such as fractures, قطع العظام, arthrodesis (joint fusion), and tendon reattachments, providing stable compression across bone fragments.

Q2: What types of orthopedic staples are available?

A2: Common types include compression staples, shape memory (Nitinol) staples, and standard titanium bone staples, each designed for specific clinical needs.

س3: How does a compression staple work?

A3: It provides continuous compression between bone fragments through its elastic design or shape memory effect, helping promote bone healing.

س 4: What are the typical clinical indications of the stainless steel staple?

A4: They are widely used in foot and ankle surgeries, hand and wrist fixations, and small joint arthrodesis.

س5: Are orthopedic staples available in different materials?

A5: نعم, they are made from titanium and stainless steel.

س6: What are the advantages of using orthopedic staples over screws or plates?

أ6: Staples are easy to implant, minimally invasive, provide dynamic compression, reduce hardware prominence, and shorten surgical time.

س7: How is an orthopedic staple implanted?

أ7: It is usually inserted into pre-drilled pilot holes using a dedicated applicator or stapler instrument, ensuring proper alignment and compression.

Q8: Can orthopedic staples be removed after bone healing?

A8: نعم, they can be removed if clinically necessary, although most are designed to remain permanently without causing irritation.