Treatment of fifth metacarpal neck fractures with antegrade single elastic intramedullary nailing

Treatment of fifth metacarpal neck fractures with antegrade single elastic intramedullary nailing

Abstract Background The aim of this study was to investigate clinical outcomes of fifth metacarpal neck fractures using antegrade single elastic nail and to explore ideal puncture point to avoid iatrogenic ulnar nerve injury. Methods A single elastic nail with suitable diameter was used in 27 cases...

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Main Authors: Yuanshi She, Youjia Xu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-06-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
Metacarpal neck
Fracture
Antegrade single elastic nailing
Surgery
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12891-017-1592-3

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