title: Reduction of fifth metacarpal neck fractures with a Kirschner wire.
abstract: This article reports on a percutaneous joystick technique for reduction of fifth metacarpal neck fractures. The technique was performed in 76 hands. Reduction was achieved in all cases. The technique is a useful reduction maneuver in the treatment of fifth metacarpal neck fractures.
authors.affiliation: Hand Surgery Department, Second Hospital of Qinhuangdao, Changli, Qinhuangdao, Hebei, China.
authors.forename: Xu
authors.initials: X
authors.lastname: Zhang
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, People's Hospital of Zhangqiu, Zhangqiu, Shangdong, China.
authors.forename: Xiangye
authors.initials: X
authors.lastname: Huang
authors.affiliation: Hand Surgery Department, Hebei Medical University Third Hospital, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China. Electronic address: shaoxinzhong@sina.com.
authors.forename: Xinzhong
authors.initials: X
authors.lastname: Shao
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001864:Bone Wires; D005260:Female; D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000379:methods*; D006230:Hand Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D018737:Hand Strength; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D050279:Metacarpal Bones / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011182:Postoperative Care; D013165:Splints; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: Angulation; Jahss maneuver; fifth metacarpal neck fracture; percutaneous pinning; reduction Kirschner wire