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Metacarpal Small Incision for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

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[Artificial synostosis for traumatic metacarpal defect: a case report].

D Ziegler¹, R H Meffert

¹Klinik für Unfall-, Hand-, Plastische und Wiederherstellungschirurgie, Universitätsklinikum, Würzburg. dirk-ziegler@gmx.de

Handchirurgie, Mikrochirurgie, Plastische Chirurgie : Organ Der Deutschsprachigen Arbeitsgemeinschaft Fur Handchirurgie : Organ Der Deutschsprachigen Arbeitsgemeinschaft Fur Mikrochirurgie Der Peripheren Nerven Und Gefasse : Organ Der V

|October 3, 2012

Summary

Reconstructing severe metacarpal bone defects is difficult. This study details a novel artificial synostosis technique to restore hand function after traumatic fourth metacarpal loss.

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Area of Science:

Orthopedic surgery
Hand surgery
Reconstructive surgery

Background:

Metacarpal defects pose significant challenges to hand function.
Restoring the metacarpal arch and finger rotation is crucial for hand dexterity.
Limited literature exists on reconstructing extensive metacarpal defects.

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