Late functional outcome of surgically treated mid-hand fractures
Kirsch, B.; Degreif, J.; Peczat, J.P.; Rommens, P.M.
Zentralblatt für Chirurgie 122(11): 1024-1027
1997
ISSN/ISBN: 0044-409X PMID: 9480595 Document Number: 481773
The aim of surgical intervention for the treatment of metacarpal fractures is to restore the best possible function. This study of 61 patients who were treated utilizing different osteosynthesis techniques demonstrates out-standing long-term results. Conservative treatment may be adaeqaute for the treatment of uncomplicated and minimally dislocated fractures. For serial fractures and fractures involving joints, however, there is no alternative to osteo-synthesis.