Comminuted fractures of the base of the first metacarpal treated by distraction-external fixation.
A new technique is presented for the treatment of comminuted intraarticular fractures of the base of the thumb metacarpal. A triangular Hoffmann external radius and first- and second-metacarpal fixator is used. The reduction is maintained by prolonged distraction and abduction of the first metacarpal bone. The application of the technique in three cases is reported.
Schuind
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Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Erasmus Hospital, University Clinics of Brussels, Belgium.
Noorbergen
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Andrianne
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Burny
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D000328:Adult; D001858:Bone Nails; D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008663:Metacarpus / Q000293:injuries*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009984:Orthopedic Fixation Devices; D013933:Thumb / Q000293:injuries*; D014143:Traction