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Metacarpal Fracture Fixation with Intramedullary Screws

The Journal of Hand Surgery (Asian-Pacific Volume)
Background: Intramedullary screws (IMS) have become a viable option for metacarpal fracture fixation. To further appraise their utility, this study assessed clinical and patient-reported short- and medium-term outcomes of IMS fixation for extra-articular metacarpal fractures.
Adam R, George, Zac, Dragan, Hagen, Abbot, Cameron, Handford, David J, Graham, Brahman, Sivakumar   +5 more
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Intramedullary Fixation of Fractures

Surgical Clinics of North America, 1955
Abstract Extract Mr. President, I would like to take this opportunity of thanking you for inviting me to address your Association this morning. Before commencing on my subject, I wish to pay tribute to your profession. The pathways of our professions have met on many occasions during the centuries we have practised our respective arts and sciences ...
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Intramedullary Fixation of Forearm Fractures

Hand Clinics, 2010
Plate fixation remains the primary surgical treatment option for most adult forearm fractures. However, intramedullary nailing can be successful and might be preferable in cases of massive soft-tissue injury and burns, certain segmental fractures, pathologic fractures, and skeletally immature adolescent patients.
Saqib, Rehman, Gbolabo, Sokunbi
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The Mechanics and Biology of Intramedullary Fracture Fixation

Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, 1986
Intramedullary (IM) fracture fixation serves to stabilize fracture fragments and maintains alignment, while permitting motion at the fracture site during functional activities. Acting as an internal splint, the implant serves as a load-sharing device and fracture healing progresses with the formation of peripheral callus. By allowing motion of adjacent
R R, Tarr, D A, Wiss
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Intramedullary Nail Fixation for Metacarpal Fractures

Hand Clinics, 2010
Metacarpal fractures are common, especially in men, and account for about 10% of all fractures in patients. The fracture pattern and location, and the degree of angulation are important in determining the optimal treatment approach. Although metacarpal fractures can be treated nonsurgically, certain indications such as irreducible fractures ...
Philip E, Blazar, Dante, Leven
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