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Review
. 2014 Jul;41(3):451-61.
doi: 10.1016/j.cps.2014.03.008.

Non-surgical management of metacarpal fractures

Michael W Neumeister  1 , Kelli Webb  2 , Kate McKenna  2
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Review

Non-surgical management of metacarpal fractures

Michael W Neumeister et al. Clin Plast Surg. 2014 Jul.

Abstract

Metacarpal fractures are among the most common fractures of the upper extremity. Surgical management is generally offered for unstable or significantly displaced fractures. A more conservative, nonsurgical approach, however, may provide safe, rapid recovery while maintaining normal active range of motion. This article reviews the nonsurgical approach, protocols, and outcomes of metacarpal fractures.

Keywords: Angulation; Complications; Malunion; Metacarpal fracture; Nonsurgical; Outcomes; Range of motion.

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