title: A simple external fixator for use in metacarpal and phalangeal fractures: a technique paper.
abstract: We report the use of a simple and inexpensive external fixator for the treatment of unstable, displaced metacarpal and phalangeal fractures in a series of 12 patients. The fixator was well tolerated and the clinical and radiological results were excellent in all cases.
authors.affiliation: Bury General Hospital, England.
authors.forename: D H
authors.initials: DH
authors.lastname: Sochart
authors.forename: A S
authors.initials: AS
authors.lastname: Paul
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001134:Arm Injuries / Q000601:surgery; D001864:Bone Wires; D016267:External Fixators; D005260:Female; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000379:methods*; D005596:Fractures, Closed / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008663:Metacarpus / Q000293:injuries*