| Literature DB >> 24183506 |
Xu Zhang1, Ze Liu, Xinzhong Shao, Le Wang, Xiuge Huang, Hongwei Zhu.
Abstract
Malunion of fifth metacarpal neck fractures may present an aesthetic problem that needs surgical correction. This article reports palmar opening wedge osteotomy for the treatment of malunion of fifth metacarpal neck fractures in 21 hands. The length of the fifth metacarpal was increased using the technique. We also present long-term results in patients using the technique. Palmar opening wedge osteotomy is a successful surgical technique for the treatment of malunion of fifth metacarpal neck fractures.Entities:
Keywords: Fifth metacarpal neck fracture; malunion; palmar opening wedge osteotomy
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Year: 2013 PMID： 24183506 DOI： 10.1016/j.jhsa.2013.09.020
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Hand Surg Am ISSN： 0363-5023 Impact factor: 2.230