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Static monolateral external fixation for the Rolando fracture: a simple solution for a complex fracture.

D Marsland¹, A P Sanghrajka, B Goldie

¹Whipps Cross University Hospital, London, UK. danielmarsland@yahoo.co.uk

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A novel external fixation technique effectively treats unstable Rolando fractures, achieving excellent functional outcomes. This method, using a spanning trapeziometacarpal fixator, offers a reliable solution for managing these challenging hand injuries.

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Area of Science:

Orthopedic surgery
Hand surgery
Trauma management

Background:

Rolando fractures present significant management challenges due to inherent instability.
A simple external fixation technique utilizing ligamentotaxis is described.

Purpose of the Study:

To present a novel technique for treating Rolando fractures.
To evaluate the functional outcomes of this treatment method.

Main Methods:

Eight patients with Rolando fractures were treated with a static, two-pin external fixator spanning the trapeziometacarpal joint.
Functional outcomes were assessed using the Quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (QuickDASH) score.

Main Results:

No significant joint incongruity or malunion was observed on follow-up X-rays.
The mean QuickDASH score was 7.95, indicating excellent functional recovery.
All patients returned to their pre-injury activity levels.

Conclusions:

Spanning trapeziometacarpal external fixation is a reliable method for treating Rolando fractures.
This technique yields excellent functional outcomes despite the risk of superficial pin site infection.