Functional results of osteosynthesis with mini-plate and screws in metacarpal shaft fractures [PDF]
Al-Azhar International Medical Journal, 2020 Background: Metacarpal fractures are usually managed by conservative methods, but using these conservative methods in unstable fractures usually showed poor results. Surgical intervention is recommended in this fracture types.Purposes: This study aims to
Mohamed Salah +2 more
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Comparative Study Between Intramedullary K-wire Fixation Versus Transverse Pinning in Treatment of Fifth Metacarpal Neck Fracture [PDF]
International Journal of Medical Arts, 2020 Background: Fifth metacarpals and phalangeal fractures are common, and neck fractures of the fifth metacarpal is the commonest. Improper treatment is associated with negative economic impact due to its associated disabilities.
Ismaeel Shaker Sallam +2 more
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Metacarpal radiographic indices in the assessment of bone strength and fracture risk. [PDF]
, 2010 Osteoporotic fractures are associated with morbidity and increased mortality, and treating fractures is an increasing expenditure for national health systems.
Vasireddy, Sreekanth
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Rolando's fracture of the first metacarpal. Treatment by external fixation
, 1992 External fixation of the first metacarpal was used in Rolando's fracture to counter the forces that cause shortening and articular incongruity. Satisfactory reduction was achieved and maintained in five patients.
IR Proubasta
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Dorsally-Displaced Metacarpal Dislocation-Fracture [PDF]
, 2018 : History of present illness: A 19-year-old male presents to the emergency department with an injury to his right hand that he sustained after punching a tree while intoxicated.
Brodsky, Richard +4 more
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The Study Outcome of Bouquet Technique for the Management of Displaced Boxer's Fracture
RUHS Journal of Health SciencesIntroduction: Fifth metacarpal neck fracture is also called Boxer's fracture. Most commonly, it occurs due to aggressive behaviour that results in a punch on a wall with a clenched fist. If 0 a boxer's fracture is displaced more than 50 then it has to be
Ranjith Kumar , Narender Saini , DS Meena , Sukhandeep , Ajith Kumar
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Scaling and ecomorphology of lagomorph body shape and appendicular skeleton
The Anatomical Record, EarlyView.Abstract Body shape is one of the most prominent features of phenotypic variation. Yet, mammalian body shapes are poorly quantified and the underlying components contributing to its diversity and its relationship to other skeletal components are rarely tested.
Nia Brice, Coby Huizenga, Chris J. Law
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Evaluation of Isolated Metacarpal Fracture Characteristics: An Analysis of 4441 Consecutive Patients
SurgiColl# Objectives This study aimed to assess the current epidemiologic attributes of isolated metacarpal fractures. Patient and fracture-related characteristics were included.
Daniel Nemirov +3 more
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Retrograde Intramedullary Absorbable Pin Fixation for Intraarticular Fracture of the Metacarpal Head
Journal of Hand Surgery Global Online, 2019 Purpose: To review retrospectively the outcome of retrograde intramedullary absorbable pin fixation for intra-articular fractures of the metacarpal head. Methods: Nine patients with intra-articular fractures of the metacarpal head were treated surgically
Atsushi Okazaki, MD, PhD +2 more
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