Dorsal spanning plating for complex carpometacarpal fracture-dislocations: a retrospective case series.

Lee, Cheng-Yeh; Wu, Chin-Hsien; Tu, Yuan-Kun · J Hand Surg Eur Vol · 2025

case_series · Level IV

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Abstract

We studied the outcome of dorsal spanning plate for complex carpometacarpal fracture-dislocation management as a feasible option in nine patients, even on delayed presentation with substantial metacarpal shortening. However, patients must be informed about the need for plate removal.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy