Stabilization of multiple metacarpal fractures: a new use for the Charnley toe-fusion clamp.
Surgery is often required to ensure adequate reduction and fixation of multiple fractures of the metacarpals. In order to stabilize metacarpal fractures with transverse Kirschner wire fixation, the authors have used a simple modification of the Charnley compression clamp designed for toe fusion.
Department of Orthopaedics, Chesterfield Royal Hospital, UK.
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001864:Bone Wires; D004867:Equipment Design; D005260:Female; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008663:Metacarpus / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009104:Multiple Trauma / Q000601:surgery*