Hand (New York, N.Y.)
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Hand (New York, N.Y.) · Mar 2018
Radiographic and Clinical Assessment of Intramedullary Nail Fixation for the Treatment of Unstable Metacarpal Fractures.
The purpose of the article was to evaluate clinical and radiographic outcomes in a case series of unstable metacarpal fractures treated with flexible intramedullary nail (IMN) fixation. ⋯ We found that this technique allowed for the stabilization of fractures, early ROM, resumption of usual activities, reduced immobilization, and minimal complications. A removable orthosis, instead of a cast, allowed for earlier mobilization of the wrist, metacarpophalangeal, and proximal interphalangeal joints.