Minimally invasive finger fracture management: wide-awake closed reduction, K-wire fixation, and early protected movement.

Abstract

We prefer wide-awake finger fracture reduction, closed percutaneous K-wire fixation, and early protected movement to treat phalangeal fractures. This approach allows intraoperative visualization of active movement after K-wire fixation with the possibility of adjustments during the case. It also negates the need for extensive dissection with subsequent scar formation between the tendons and the bone. It provides the same advantages that are provided by early protected movement after flexor tendon repair.