The role of internal fixation in closed fractures of the proximal phalanges and metacarpals in adults

28 February 1986

journal article
Published by SAGE Publications in Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume)

Vol. 11 (1) , 103-108
https://doi.org/10.1016/0266-7681(86)90027-6

Abstract

The results of Kirschner wire and A.O. mini-screw fixation of fractures of the proximal phalanges and metacarpals in adults are compared with conservative treatment of displaced fractures and better results emerge from the use of A.O. screws than of Kirschner wires.

Keywords

INTERNAL FIXATION
CLOSED FRACTURES
ADULTS
CONSERVATIVE TREATMENT
SCREW FIXATION
DISPLACED FRACTURES
RESULTS EMERGE

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