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Metacarpal Fracture Fixation with Intramedullary Screws.

Adam R GeorgeZac DraganHagen AbbotCameron HandfordDavid J GrahamBrahman Sivakumar
Published in: The journal of hand surgery Asian-Pacific volume (2024)
Background: Intramedullary screws (IMS) have become a viable option for metacarpal fracture fixation. To further appraise their utility, this study assessed clinical and patient-reported short- and medium-term outcomes of IMS fixation for extra-articular metacarpal fractures. Methods: A retrospective cohort study was performed in a series of 32 patients (with a total of 37 fractures) who underwent metacarpal fracture fixation over a 42-month period between January 2020 and July 2023. Results: Mean time for return to work was 39.8 days; mean time for return to full function was 88.4 days; total active motion was 250.7° (range: 204.9-270.9); Quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand score was 2.3 (range: 0-22.7); mean visual analogue pain score was 0.9 out of 10 (range: 0-6) and a single complication was observed. Conclusions: The use of IMS in metacarpal fracture fixation is a practicable surgical option. IMS fixations yields a satisfactory duration for return to function, good postoperative range of movement, modest pain scores and low rates of complications. Level of Evidence: Level IV (Therapeutic).
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