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Member 151189 · 04-09-2010, 02:04 PM

I love the cannulated screws. The Arthrex screw actually costs less than the Synthes version (at least out here).

One other odd complaint I've heard a couple of times is that the stainless steel screw conducts cold. Winter sets in deep and the bone gets cold pain. The titanium screw apparently does not, at least per a couple of patients who had one of each type of metal in their feet.

04-09-2010, 02:04 PM	#7
Member 151189 Senior Moment Status: Podiatrist Join Date: May 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 937	I love the cannulated screws. The Arthrex screw actually costs less than the Synthes version (at least out here). One other odd complaint I've heard a couple of times is that the stainless steel screw conducts cold. Winter sets in deep and the bone gets cold pain. The titanium screw apparently does not, at least per a couple of patients who had one of each type of metal in their feet.