Are We Over Treating Hand Fractures? Current Practice of Single Metacarpal Fractures.
Helene RetrouveyAlexander MorzyckiAnnie M Q Wangnull nullPaul BinhammerPublished in: Plastic surgery (Oakville, Ont.) (2018)
These findings demonstrate inconsistencies in management of single metacarpal fractures among Canadian plastic surgeons. Surprisingly, surgeons in the survey tended to favor immobilization, as oppose to the literature that favors mobilization. The study highlights the lack of clear guidelines dictating treatment, possibly leading to these inconsistencies.