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Review
. 2023 Aug;39(3):251-263.
doi: 10.1016/j.hcl.2023.02.002. Epub 2023 Mar 15.

Current Outcomes and Treatments of Complex Phalangeal and Metacarpal Fractures

Patricia K Wellborn  1 , Andrew D Allen  1 , Reid W Draeger  2
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Review

Current Outcomes and Treatments of Complex Phalangeal and Metacarpal Fractures

Patricia K Wellborn et al. Hand Clin. 2023 Aug.

Abstract

Phalangeal and metacarpal fractures that require operative treatment have documented complications in around 50% of patients. The most common of these complications are stiffness and malunion. These can be highly challenging problems for the hand surgeon. In this article, we discuss complications after phalangeal and metacarpal fractures and treatment strategies for these complications.

Keywords: Complications; Fracture; Malunion; Metacarpal; Nonunion; Phalanx; Stiffness.

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