Metacarpal fractures and the clamp-on plate.
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.
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Department of Hand and Microsurgery, Medical University of Southern Africa, Medunso.
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