Management of complications with hand fractures.
Both operative and nonoperative treatment of hand fractures can result in numerous complications, including stiffness, malunion, nonunion, arthritis, infection, and complex regional pain syndrome. These complications are frequently encountered and are often challenging to treat. This article systematically outlines the diagnosis and treatment of each of these complications to achieve the best possible outcome for the patient's overall hand function.
Department of Orthopedic Surgery, MetroHealth Medical Center, 2500 MetroHealth Drive, Cleveland, OH 44109, USA. Electronic address: varun182@gmail.com.
Varun K
VK
Gajendran
University of Toledo College of Medicine, 2801 West Bancroft Street, Toledo, OH 43606, USA.
Vishal K
VK
Gajendran
Department of Orthopedic Surgery, MetroHealth Medical Center, 2500 MetroHealth Drive, Cleveland, OH 44109, USA.
Kevin J
KJ
Malone
D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy; D006230:Hand Injuries / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans
Complications; Hand fractures; Infection; Malunion; Metacarpal fractures; Nonunion; Phalanx fractures; Stiffness