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Review
. 2015 May;31(2):165-77.
doi: 10.1016/j.hcl.2014.12.001.

Management of complications with hand fractures

Varun K Gajendran  1 , Vishal K Gajendran  2 , Kevin J Malone  3
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Management of complications with hand fractures

Varun K Gajendran et al. Hand Clin. 2015 May.

Abstract

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.

Keywords: Complications; Hand fractures; Infection; Malunion; Metacarpal fractures; Nonunion; Phalanx fractures; Stiffness.

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