Table 2.

Summary of different Techniques.

Types of implants	Preservation of Biology	Fracture stability	Tendon irritation	Need of hardware removal	Scar complications	Refracture	Cost
K wires	++++	++	+	+	–	–	+
Interfragmentary screws	+	+++	+	_	++	++	++
Intramedullary screws	++++	+++	_	_	_	_	++
Metallic plates	+	++++	++	++	++	–	+++
Absorbable plates	+	+++	+	_	++	–	++++
External fixators	+++	++	+	+	–	+	+
Absorbable sutures hemicercilage	++	++	_	_	+	–	+