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Conservative Treatment Vs Transverse Pinning For Fifth Metacarpal Neck Fractures
July 2024
Conservative Treatment Vs Transverse Pinning For Fifth Metacarpal Neck Fractures
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Conservative treatment versus transverse pinning in fifth metacarpal neck fractures in active adults: a randomized controlled trial.
Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg . 2024 Apr;50(2):531-542.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Ninety patients with fifth metacarpal neck fractures were randomized to receive either conservative treatment using an ulnar gutter slab (n=45) or transverse pinning (n=45). Outcomes of interest were the rate of fracture union, functional outcomes measured by the Quick DASH score, total active motion (TAM), total active flexion (TAF), and complication rates. Outcomes were assessed up to 12 months....
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