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What kind of head is typically on screws which hold tissue into the bunion to keep the big toe straight?

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Hex: Interesting question. There are a number of manufacturers of the screws that we use in bone; and so there are a number of different screw drivers. That being said, the majority of screws have a hex head.

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Answered 6/1/2017

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