Proximal fractures of the fifth metacarpal: a retrospective analysis of 25 operated cases

Article Article scientifique Article Proximal fractures of the fifth metacarpal: a retrospective analysis of 25 operated cases eng 2000 author Papaloizos Michael 112560 author Le Moine Philippe 514182 author Prues-latour Valérie 33626 author Borisch N author Della Santa Dominique 112213 253-257 10.1054/jhsb.2000.0375 10961549 1753-1934 The clinical and radiological outcomes of 25 surgically treated fractures of the proximal third of the fifth metacarpal were retrospectively analysed. Many different methods of osteosynthesis were used. At follow-up after a mean of 3.3 years, 15 of 25 patients had no pain. Most patients regained a nearly full range of motion in the adjacent joints and more than 90% of the contralateral grip strength. X-ray signs of degenerative arthritis in the metacarpohamate joint were observed in 10 of 25 patients. Pain was found to be directly correlated with the presence of degenerative changes. Adolescent Adult Aged Child Female Finger Injuries/surgery Fracture Fixation, Internal Fractures, Bone/surgery Hand Strength Humans Male Metacarpus/injuries/surgery Middle Aged Retrospective Studies Treatment Outcome Dewey 617 57 Département de chirurgie 222 false 74 Chirurgie orthopédique et traumatologie 98 Journal of hand surgery. European volume 25 3 7d5a9788-5db3-4c41-8d12-68ed96bd3e7d Article (Published version) Restricted 1-s2.0-S0266768100903759-main.pdf 178080 application/pdf restrictedAccess Faculté de médecine / Section de médecine clinique / Département de chirurgie

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