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01-03-2017 | Hand and Wrist Sports Medicine (E Tolo and L Dwyer, section editors)

Metacarpal fractures in the athlete

Authors: Maximillian Soong, Samantha Chase, N. George Kasparyan

Published in: Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine | Issue 1/2017

Abstract

Purpose of review

To describe current evaluation and treatment of metacarpal fractures in athletes

Recent findings

Biomechanical and clinical studies involving lower-profile, locking, shorter length, and double-row or separate-dual plate configurations, as well as intramedullary screw fixation, have demonstrated the potential benefits of internal fixation with promising results.

Summary

Treatment should be customized to the specific athlete and injury, and is often successful without surgery, or with percutaneous pin fixation. Internal fixation of metacarpal fractures has improved with new hardware and new techniques, and may expedite return to play, although further clinical studies are needed.

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Title: Metacarpal fractures in the athlete
Authors: Maximillian Soong
Samantha Chase
N. George Kasparyan
Publication date: 01-03-2017
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine / Issue 1/2017
Electronic ISSN: 1935-9748
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12178-017-9380-0

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