title: Metacarpal fractures and the clamp-on plate.
abstract: Since internal fixation of metacarpal fractures has a high complication rate, most fractures should be managed conservatively, with the emphasis on early mobilisation. However, some fractures do need internal stabilisation. We propose the use of the clamp-on plate, which is simple to use, has a very low complication rate and allows immediate mobilisation.
authors.affiliation: Department of Hand and Microsurgery, Medical University of Southern Africa, Medunso.
authors.forename: U
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Mennen
mesh_terms: D004867:Equipment Design; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008663:Metacarpus / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D011379:Prognosis