Percutaneous upper extremity fracture fixation using a novel glass-based adhesive

OBJECTIVE: To develop a surgical technique for percutaneous upper extremity fracture fixation using a novel glass-based adhesive. METHODS: Three intact upper extremity cadaveric specimens with undisturbed soft tissues were obtained. Two were used to model a wrist fracture, and the third to model a proximal humerus fracture. Fractures were produced using a small osteotome in a percutaneous fashion. Banna Bone Adhesive (BBA) was delivered to the …