Comparison of Intramedullary Screw Fixation, Plating, and K-Wires for Metacarpal Fracture Fixation: A Meta-Analysis.

Cristina R DelPreteJohn ChaoBobby B VarghesePatricia GreenbergHari IyerAjul Shah

Published in: Hand (New York, N.Y.) (2024)

This meta-analysis compared the outcomes of metacarpal fixation with IMF, K-wires, or plating. Intramedullary screw fixation provided statistically significant lower DASH scores, higher grip strength, and lower rates of reoperation, suggesting that it is a comparable method of fixation to K-wires and plating for metacarpal fractures.

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