Shahid Technique : To Help Reduce Suitable Fracture Configurations to Facilitate Ease of the Lag Screw Principle

Shahid Technique’ to help reduce suitable fracture configurations to facilitate ease of the Lag Screw Principle. In oblique fracture configurations, inter fragmentary compression at a fracture site can be achieved using the ‘Lag Screw Principle’. A screw inclination perpendicular to the fracture plane in this configuration allows for optimal compression. If compression is applied at an angle greater than 20 degrees to the perpendicular fracture plane, fracture sliding will occur. We propose using three clamps to achieve compression thus allowing for stable reduction prior to applying the lag screw principle. This manoeuvre generates optimum temporary compression, stability and creates adequate space for drilling and applying the lag screw principle.