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Abstract
Metacarpal and phalangeal shaft fracture fixation can be achieved by closed IM nailing. This technique provides sufficient stability to commence early unsupported joint motion and minimize soft-tissue irritation and scar formation. Stability is enhanced by proximal nail locking; a measure that extends the indications to spiral and comminuted fractures. The surgical technique is simple but requires attention to detail.Entities:
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Year: 2006 PMID: 16843794 DOI: 10.1016/j.hcl.2006.02.017
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Hand Clin ISSN: 0749-0712 Impact factor: 1.907