title: Hand fractures: a review of current treatment strategies.
abstract: Fractures of the tubular bones of the hand are common and potentially debilitating. The majority of these injuries may be treated without an operation. Surgery, however, offers distinct advantages in properly selected cases. We present a review of hand fracture management, with special attention paid to advances since 2008. The history and mechanisms of these fractures are discussed, as are treatment options and common complications. Early mobilization of the fractured hand is emphasized because soft tissue recovery may be more problematic than that of bone.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedics, George Washington University Medical Center, Washington, DC, USA. cliftongm@gmail.com
authors.forename: Clifton
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Meals
authors.forename: Roy
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Meals
mesh_terms: D016267:External Fixators; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000601:surgery; D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000379:methods*; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D006230:Hand Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D057072:Intra-Articular Fractures / Q000601:surgery; D050279:Metacarpal Bones / Q000293:injuries; D013165:Splints; D013536:Suture Techniques; D013933:Thumb / Q000293:injuries; D014945:Wound Healing