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Delayed single Kirschner wire compression technique for mallet fracture.

D Fritz1, M Lutz, R Arora

  • 1Department of Trauma Surgery and Sports Medicine, Innsbruck Medical University, Austria. dagmar.fritz@uibk.ac.uk

Journal of Hand Surgery (Edinburgh, Scotland)
|March 11, 2005
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Open reduction and internal fixation effectively treated mallet fractures of the distal interphalangeal joint. Most patients achieved good range of motion and pain relief, with successful outcomes reported.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic surgery
  • Hand surgery
  • Traumatology

Background:

  • Mallet fractures involving over one-third of the distal interphalangeal joint articular surface are challenging injuries.
  • Optimal treatment strategies for these fractures remain a subject of investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of open reduction and internal fixation using a single double-ended Kirschner wire for mallet fractures.
  • To assess functional outcomes, including range of motion and pain, following this surgical intervention.

Main Methods:

  • Twenty-four patients with mallet fractures underwent open reduction and internal fixation with a Kirschner wire.
  • Treatment was performed at a mean of 9 days post-injury.
  • Outcomes were evaluated at a mean follow-up of 43 months using active range of motion, pain assessment, and the Warren and Norris criteria.

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Main Results:

  • All fractures achieved union in a near-anatomic position.
  • Mean active range of motion was -2 to 72 degrees.
  • Nineteen patients were pain-free, and five reported mild pain during strenuous activity.
  • The Warren and Norris criteria indicated successful outcomes in 22 patients and improvement in two.

Conclusions:

  • Open reduction and internal fixation with a single Kirschner wire is an effective treatment for mallet fractures involving significant articular surface.
  • This technique provides good functional recovery, pain relief, and high patient satisfaction.
  • Potential for joint narrowing exists, necessitating careful radiographic monitoring.