Positive Profile Steinmann Pins Specification, Uses, Sizes and Surgical Techniques.
Positive Profile Steinmann Pin is a thin metal rod commonly used in orthopedic procedures for holding large bone fractures together. These pins function similarly to K Wire, but are larger in diameter.
Positive Profile Steinmann Pins are available in various lengths and diameters.
Positive Profile Steinmann Pins Sizes
Shaft Dia / Thread Dia x Length = 4 / 5 x 100 mm
Shaft Dia / Thread Dia x Length = 4 / 5 x 125 mm
Shaft Dia / Thread Dia x Length = 4 / 5 x 150 mm
Shaft Dia / Thread Dia x Length = 4 / 5 x 175 mm
Shaft Dia / Thread Dia x Length = 4 / 5 x 200 mm
Shaft Dia / Thread Dia x Length = 4 / 5 x 225 mm
Shaft Dia / Thread Dia x Length = 4 / 5 x 250 mm
Shaft Dia / Thread Dia x Length = 4.5 / 5.5 x 100 mm
Shaft Dia / Thread Dia x Length = 4.5 / 5.5 x 125 mm
Shaft Dia / Thread Dia x Length = 4.5 / 5.5 x 150 mm
Shaft Dia / Thread Dia x Length = 4.5 / 5.5 x 175 mm
Shaft Dia / Thread Dia x Length = 4.5 / 5.5 x 200 mm
Shaft Dia / Thread Dia x Length = 4.5 / 5.5 x 225 mm
Shaft Dia / Thread Dia x Length = 4.5 / 5.5 x 250 mm
Shaft Dia / Thread Dia x Length = 5 / 6 x 100 mm
Shaft Dia / Thread Dia x Length = 5 / 6 x 125 mm
Shaft Dia / Thread Dia x Length = 5 / 6 x 150 mm
Shaft Dia / Thread Dia x Length = 5 / 6 x 175 mm
Shaft Dia / Thread Dia x Length = 5 / 6 x 200 mm
Shaft Dia / Thread Dia x Length = 5 / 6 x 225 mm
Shaft Dia / Thread Dia x Length = 5 / 6 x 250 mm
Shaft Dia / Thread Dia x Length = 5.5 / 6.5 x 100 mm
Shaft Dia / Thread Dia x Length = 5.5 / 6.5 x 125 mm
Shaft Dia / Thread Dia x Length = 5.5 / 6.5 x 150 mm
Shaft Dia / Thread Dia x Length = 5.5 / 6.5 x 175 mm
Shaft Dia / Thread Dia x Length = 5.5 / 6.5 x 200 mm
Shaft Dia / Thread Dia x Length = 5.5 / 6.5 x 225 mm
Shaft Dia / Thread Dia x Length = 5.5 / 6.5 x 250 mm
Shaft Dia / Thread Dia x Length = 6 / 7 x 100 mm
Shaft Dia / Thread Dia x Length = 6 / 7 x 125 mm
Shaft Dia / Thread Dia x Length = 6 / 7 x 150 mm
Shaft Dia / Thread Dia x Length = 6 / 7 x 175 mm
Shaft Dia / Thread Dia x Length = 6 / 7 x 200 mm
Shaft Dia / Thread Dia x Length = 6 / 7 x 225 mm
Shaft Dia / Thread Dia x Length = 6 / 7 x 250 mm
Shaft Dia / Thread Dia x Length = 6.5 / 8 x 100 mm
Shaft Dia / Thread Dia x Length = 6.5 / 8 x 125 mm
Shaft Dia / Thread Dia x Length = 6.5 / 8 x 150 mm
Shaft Dia / Thread Dia x Length = 6.5 / 8 x 175 mm
Shaft Dia / Thread Dia x Length = 6.5 / 8 x 200 mm
Shaft Dia / Thread Dia x Length = 6.5 / 8 x 225 mm
Shaft Dia / Thread Dia x Length = 6.5 / 8 x 250 mm
Positive Profile Steinmann Pins Specification
Positive Profile Steinmann Pins insertion remains the most commonly performed procedure in orthopaedic practice. Although its use for definitive fracture treatment has steadily declined due to advent of newer implants and devices, it still finds application in treatment in fractures suffered by medically unfit and paediatric patients and for providing interim traction in almost all lower limb injuries as well as hip and knee pathologies.
Upper tibial Positive Profile Steinman pin insertion is required for most fractures around the hip joint and the femur. The insertion of a Steinman pin is a relatively safe procedure if the basic principles of insertion are adhered to. Complications like infection and pin loosening are quite common especially if the pins are retained for longer duration, which is rarely the scenario these days. Besides other complications like damage to ligaments & growth plate, pin cut through, major complications do occur like deep peroneal nerve palsy leading to foot drop, growth plate damage in children and pseudoaneurysm of anterior tibial artery.