Fixation of metacarpal and phalangeal fractures with miniature plates and screws

Fixation of metacarpal and phalangeal fractures with miniature plates and screws

Fifty-two unstable metacarpal and phalangeal fractures were treated with miniature plates and screws as internal fixation devices with excellent results based on the criteria of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand (total active range of motion greater than 220 degrees). This technique stabi...

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Published in:The Journal of hand surgery (American ed.) Vol. 11; no. 2; p. 283
Main Authors: Dabezies, E J, Schutte, J P
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: United States 01-03-1986
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Biomechanical Phenomena
Bone Plates
Bone Screws
Finger Injuries - surgery
Fracture Fixation, Internal
Fractures, Bone - surgery
Humans
Male
Metacarpus - injuries
Metacarpus - surgery
Middle Aged
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Summary:Fifty-two unstable metacarpal and phalangeal fractures were treated with miniature plates and screws as internal fixation devices with excellent results based on the criteria of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand (total active range of motion greater than 220 degrees). This technique stabilizes the skeleton, preserves the gliding tissues, and thus allows immediate active range of motion exercises. Transverse, spiral, oblique, and condylar fractures of the metacarpals and phalanges are best suited for this method.
ISSN:0363-5023
DOI:10.1016/S0363-5023(86)80072-7