title: Minimally invasive intramedullary rod fixation of multiple metacarpal shaft fractures.
abstract: Metacarpal shaft fractures tend to shorten and angulate. This tendency is accentuated with the fracture of multiple metacarpals. A variety of methods for treatment have been described. The purpose of this study is to present the results of treatment in patients with multiple metacarpal shaft fractures, treated in a minimally invasive manner, with an intramedullary rod device.
authors.affiliation: Valley Orthopedic Surgery Associates Van Nuys, CA, USA. Gwbhanddoc@aol.com
authors.forename: George W
authors.initials: GW
authors.lastname: Balfour
mesh_terms: D000075202:Contraindications; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005594:Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary / Q000379:methods*; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D050279:Metacarpal Bones / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery*; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures; D011859:Radiography; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D016896:Treatment Outcome