Poller Screws Explained

This excellent write up about the use of Blocking Screws by Addenbrooke’s Consultant Matija Krkovic really helps you understand how and when to use poller / blocking screws.  More than that he has real life examples!

How to use Poller / Blocking Screws

Mechanics Of Poller Screws

Worked example of a case with an without a poller screw

Mr Krkovic’s new principle of a ‘Third Generation’ Poller Screw

Multiple case examples (tibia and femur)
Mr Krkovic is developing a training model for use to help understand the use of poller screws better…. watch this space!

Mr Krkovic’s website http://www.limbreconstructions.com is a fantastic source of information regarding complex orthopaedic trauma.