Plates Lag screws Case report of 32 M with avulsion fracture of base of long finger metacarpal, with ECRB avulsion from the fragment Treated with open reduction and internal fixation with tendon …

Metacarpal fractures are among the most common fractures of the hand and upper extremity and can lead to substantial disability. Clinical and radiographic features of these fractures are important in …

Orthosis should incorporate injured metacarpal as well as one adjacent finger on both radial and ulnar sides of injured finger. IP joints may be kept out of orthosis to promote free IP motion per MD request …

About your 5th Metacarpal fracture Usually, the bone remains in the correct place and should heal quickly with very little treatment. It will take about 3 weeks for the pain to settle and for most of your …

Introduction ur hand called the metacarpal. This bone conn cts your fingers to your wrist. A fracture is stable and should heal well The pain, tenderness and swelling you are experiencing in the hand …

Sutures out at 2 weeks Scar massage and desensitization 3 days after suture removal Forearm based gutter FRC or splint Full time except exercises ROM Aggressive active finger ROM Self passive …

Metacarpal fractures follow the same descriptive classification patterns as other long bone fractures. They may be open or closed, and intra- or extra-articular.