Current Outcomes and Treatments of Complex Phalangeal and Metacarpal Fractures.
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.hcl.2023.02.002.
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Abstract
Phalangeal and metacarpal fractures that require operative treatment have documented complications in around 50% of patients. The most common of these complications are stiffness and malunion. These can be highly challenging problems for the hand surgeon. In this article, we discuss complications after phalangeal and metacarpal fractures and treatment strategies for these complications.
Medical subject headings
- Metacarpal Bones
- Fractures, Bone
- Hand Injuries
- Finger Phalanges
Anatomy
- hand