Difference Between Cortical and Cancellous Screws — A Quick Guide
Apr 17, 2023
Orthopedic screws play an important role in the open reduction and internal fixation of fractures. They are used for fixing orthopedic plates and fractured bone fragments to allow the fracture to heal. Different types of orthopedic screws are there including cancellous screws and cortical screws which are used depending on the type and location of the fracture.
In this post, we will have a look at the difference between cortical and cancellous screws along with their structural anatomies and when they are used. Let us start with a brief introduction to cancellous screws.
