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  • Title: Outcome of closed ipsilateral metacarpal fractures treated with mini fragment plates and screws: a prospective study.
    Author: Soni A, Gulati A, Bassi JL, Singh D, Saini UC.
    Journal: J Orthop Traumatol; 2012 Mar; 13(1):29-33. PubMed ID: 22080220.
    Abstract:
    BACKGROUND: Closed multiple metacarpal fractures are considered highly unstable and are more prone to poor functional outcome. The authors assess the functional outcome of mini fragment plate fixation in closed ipsilateral multiple metacarpal fractures. PATIENTS AND METHODS: In 21 patients with closed ipsilateral multiple metacarpal fractures treated with open reduction and internal fixation using mini fragment plate, functional outcome was assessed using the American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH) Total Active Flexion (TAF) score and the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (DASH) scoring system. RESULTS: Union rate of 100% was achieved. Functional outcome was excellent in 85.71% (18 of 21) and good in 9% (2 of 21) of patients. Average DASH score was 8.47 (range 1-26). Five cases of infection (two deep, three superficial) were reported, which subsided with dressings and antibiotics. CONCLUSIONS: Plate fixation is a good option for treating closed ipsilateral multiple metacarpal fractures, providing rigid fixation for early mobilization and good functional outcome.
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