title: The biomechanics of fixation techniques for hand fractures.
abstract: Multiple options are available for the fixation of metacarpal and phalangeal fractures; treatment options depend largely on the fracture characteristics, concomitant injuries, and surgeon preference. With an understanding of the options available and the biomechanics involved, appropriate treatment options may be chosen. Although plate and screw constructs provide the strongest fixation for these fractures, many other techniques provide adequate fixation and may be favored for reasons other than biomechanics.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The University of Minnesota, 2450 Riverside Avenue R200, Minneapolis, MN 55454, USA.
authors.forename: Julie E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Adams
authors.forename: Thomas
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Miller
authors.forename: Marco
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Rizzo
mesh_terms: D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D001863:Bone Screws; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000379:methods*; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000601:surgery*; D006230:Hand Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D009984:Orthopedic Fixation Devices; D011859:Radiography
keywords: Biomechanics; Fixation devices; Hand fractures; Metacarpal fractures; Phalangeal fractures