Released in 1994, the original Acutrak Headless Compression Screw was the first fully-threaded headless compression screw with continuously variable thread pitch on the market.A More Perfect Union
Scaphoid bone can be slow to heal due to its limited blood supply. A study of 132 patients showed that union was achieved in 93% of the patients with the Acutrak screw, compared to 77% with Herbert screw fixation.1
Fully Threaded
The fully threaded Acutrak screw pitch may contribute to achieving a more reliable rate of compression than differential pitch technology.2
Videos
Animated Surgical Technique: Scaphoid Fracture
An animated version of Acumed's recommended scaphoid fracture surgical technique using the Acutrak 2 Mini Screw to effectively reduce and secure the fractured scaphoid, and maintain rotational stability.
Acutrak 2 Headless Compression Screw System Overview
This animated overview of the Acutrak 2 Headless Compression Screw System illustrates how the system is designed to treat fractures, fusions, and osteotomies of the upper and lower extremities.
Surgical Technique Overview
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Acutrak 2 Headless Compression Screw System – Micro, Mini, and Standard Screws
The Acumed Acutrak 2 – Micro, Mini, and Standard Screws are part of the latest evolution in fully-threaded headless screw fixation. With instrumentation designed to simplify the surgical technique, the Acutrak 2 screws are composed of unique size options to fit a wide variety of applications throughout the body. Besides dorsal scaphoid fracture fixation, this includes:
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1. Oduwole KO, Cichy B, Dillon JP, Wilson J, O’Berine J. Acutrak versus Herbert screw fixation for scaphoid non-union and delayed union. J Orthop Surg. 2012;201(1):61–65.
2. Grewal et al. A comparison of two headless compression screws for operative treatment of scaphoid fractures. J Orthop Surg and Res. 2011;6:27.