Comminuted Fractures of the Base of the First Metacarpal Treated by DistractionExternal Fixation

Autor: Schuind, F., Noorbergen, M., Andrianne, Y., Burny, F.
Zdroj: Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma; January 1988, Vol. 2 Issue: 4 p314-321, 8p
Abstrakt: A new technique is presented for the treatment of comminuted intraarticular fractures of the base of the thumb metacarpal. A triangular Hoffmann external radius and first- and second-metacarpal fixator is used. The reduction is maintained by prolonged distraction and abduction of the first metacarpal bone. The application of the technique in three cases is reported.
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