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- Title
Intramedullary headless screw fixation for fractures of the proximal and middle phalanges in the digits of the hand: a review of 31 consecutive fractures.
- Authors
Giesen, T.; Gazzola, R.; Poggetti, A.; Giovanoli, P.; Calcagni, M.
- Abstract
We present the results of 26 patients with 31 consecutive displaced or unstable extra-articular fractures of the base and shaft of the proximal and middle phalanges of the digits of the hand, treated over a period of 12 months with an intramedullary headless compression screw and early mobilization with no splinting. All fractures healed with no major complications. Only one patient, who had a pathological fracture through an enchondroma, required a tenolysis to improve the mobility of the finger. This technique seems to be technically simple, effective and with few drawbacks.Level of evidence: IV
- Publication
Journal of Hand Surgery (17531934), 2016, Vol 41, Issue 7, p688
- ISSN
1753-1934
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1177/1753193416641330