Metacarpal fracture

Case Report

Single-Stage Metacarpal Lengthening for Traumatic Metacarpal Malunion: A Case Report and Surgical Technique

11/08/2024

A single-stage intramedullary technique for metacarpal lengthening effectively addresses traumatic malunion, correcting malrotation and improving fist formation with minimal lag.

A single-stage intramedullary...

11/08/2024

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Screenshot of video demonstrating the fixation technique. Open reduction due to presence of fracture callous was required followed by placement of a cannulated headless compression screw (Depuy Synthes, West Chester, PA).

Interesting Cases

Intramedullary Headless Compression Screw Fixation Technique of Metacarpal Fractures

02/08/2022

Steven Cai , MD;

John Chao , MD;

Mark S. Granick , MD;

This article reports an Interesting Case of a 31-year-old right-hand-dominant female presented one month after sustaining a right fifth metacarpal shaft closed transverse fracture after punching a hard surface. Due to the pain and angulation...

This article reports an...

02/08/2022

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