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Early Protected Movement vs. Splinting for Fifth Metacarpal Neck Fracture
March 2022
Early Protected Movement vs. Splinting for Fifth Metacarpal Neck Fracture
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Prospective Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Early Protected Movement and Splinting for Fifth Metacarpal Neck Fracture
Plast Surg (Oakv). 2022 Feb;30(1): 6-15.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Thirty-seven patients with 5th metacarpal neck fractures were randomized to receive elastic bandaging with early protective movement (n=16) or splinting (n=21). The outcomes of interest included the Brief Michigan Hand Questionnaire (bMHQ) and grip strength, as well as cost of intervention. Outcomes were assessed up to 12 weeks follow-up. No significant differences were observed between the two gr...
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