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- Dardan Popova, Ted Welman, Sarita V Vamadeva, and Gurjinderpal S Pahal.
- Department of Plastic Surgery, The Royal London Hospital, Barts Health NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK.
- Brit J Hosp Med. 2020 Nov 2; 81 (11): 1-11.
AbstractHand fractures are the most common fractures of the upper extremity, with a reported incidence of 3.7 per 1000 per year for men and 1.3 per 1000 per year for women. Understanding the diagnosis and management of these injuries is vital for any clinician working in the emergency department, plastic or orthopaedic surgery or providing community care. This review identifies the most common presentations and outlines how to assess and manage such fractures appropriately, with an emphasis on clinical and radiographic examination. The majority of hand fractures are managed conservatively and operative management should be carefully considered on a case-by-case basis with analysis of patient and fracture-related factors, in order to achieve optimal hand function following treatment.
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