Systematic review of the effect of insertion torque on locking screw performance.

Key Points

• The research aims to evaluate how different levels of insertion torque affect the performance of locking screws in orthopedic applications.
• Conducted a systematic review of existing studies on insertion torque and locking screw performance.
• Evaluated performance metrics and limitations of current studies.
• Analyzed potential clinical implications and power of the studies reviewed.
• Higher insertion torque did not consistently improve locking screw performance.
• Many studies had insufficient sample sizes, potentially skewing outcomes.
• A need for further analysis to determine optimal torque ranges was identified.