Results of locked flexible intramedullary nailing of metacarpal fractures: a case series
- نوع فایل : کتاب
- زبان : انگلیسی
- مؤلف : S. Venkatachalam • J. Harrison
- چاپ و سال / کشور: 2011
Description
Purpose We present our case series on the use of flexible locked intramedullary nails in the management of metacarpal fractures. Methods This was a prospective study over a period of 2 years of all patients with metacarpal fractures with 100% displacement or rotational deformity operated by the flexible locked intramedullary nails from January 2008 to April 2010 at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead, UK Results Twenty-six patients with fractures of metacarpal neck and shaft were included in the study. All fractures went on to union by an average of 6.3 weeks with full metacarpophalangeal joint movement and grip strength. Conclusion In our experience, this device helps to achieve good functional results with minimal soft tissue disruption and complications in the management of unstable metacarpal fractures.
Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg DOI 10.1007/s00068-011-0074-9 Received: 18 August 2010 / Accepted: 4 January 2011
