Incidence and Associated Factors of 2-Legged Nitinol Staple Breakage in Foot and Ankle Surgery
Published online on July 17, 2026
Abstract
Foot & Ankle International, Ahead of Print.
Background:Nitinol staples (NSs) are increasingly used in foot and ankle surgery; nonetheless, staple breakage incidence and determinants remain incompletely defined. This study examined NS breakage in a large consecutive series, focusing on anatomical ...
Background:Nitinol staples (NSs) are increasingly used in foot and ankle surgery; nonetheless, staple breakage incidence and determinants remain incompletely defined. This study examined NS breakage in a large consecutive series, focusing on anatomical ...