Asnis Micro
Screw system
Asnis micro screws are dedicated for foot and hand surgery
Cannulated screw systems
Stanley Asnis, MD invented the cannulated screw in the 1980’s, which became a major facilitator for advancing minimally invasive surgery in orthopaedics.1, 2 The Asnis Micro cannulated screw systems enhances this legacy, offering dedicated screws for the foot and ankle surgeon.
- Ø2.0 and 3.0mm titanium screw size options
- Low profile screw head may reduce potential soft-tissue irritation and offer improved external aesthetics
- Self-drilling/self-tapping design with a reverse cutting flute
Akin osteotomy - Dr. Kai Olms
This video depicts a cadaveric surgical procedure of an Akin Osteotomy. This is a medial closing wedge osteotomy performed by Dr. Kai Olms on the proximal phalanx of the hallux using an Asnis Micro 2.0mm cannulated screw.
References
- European Patent 134514
- Browner, Bruce D. M.D (1996). Introduction. In: Asnis, Stanley E. and Kyle, Richard F. (editors). Cannulated Screw Fixation, Principles and Operative Techniques. Springer p.ix
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