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European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery
Published in: European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery 5/2011

01-10-2011 | Original Article

Results of locked flexible intramedullary nailing of metacarpal fractures: a case series

Authors: S. Venkatachalam, J. Harrison

Published in: European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery | Issue 5/2011

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Abstract

Purpose

We present our case series on the use of flexible locked intramedullary nails in the management of metacarpal fractures.

Methods

This was a prospective study over a period of 2 years of all patients with metacarpal fractures with 100% displacement or rotational deformity operated by the flexible locked intramedullary nails from January 2008 to April 2010 at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead, UK

Results

Twenty-six patients with fractures of metacarpal neck and shaft were included in the study. All fractures went on to union by an average of 6.3 weeks with full metacarpophalangeal joint movement and grip strength.

Conclusion

In our experience, this device helps to achieve good functional results with minimal soft tissue disruption and complications in the management of unstable metacarpal fractures.
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Metadata
Title
Results of locked flexible intramedullary nailing of metacarpal fractures: a case series
Authors
S. Venkatachalam
J. Harrison
Publication date
01-10-2011
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery / Issue 5/2011
Print ISSN: 1863-9933
Electronic ISSN: 1863-9941
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00068-011-0074-9

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