Outcomes of thumb metacarpophalangeal arthrodesis using intramedullary locking screws.
case_series · Level IV
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Abstract
This study investigated the complications and fusion angles of patients treated for thumb metacarpophalangeal dysfunction with intramedullary locking screws using a fixed-angle device. There were 36 procedures. All joints fused appropriately with a mean fusion angle of 25°, with two complications.<b>Level of evidence:</b> IV.
Medical subject headings
- Arthrodesis
- Metacarpophalangeal Joint
- Thumb
- Bone Screws
Anatomy
- hand