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Skeletal Fixation in a Mutilated Hand.

Praveen Bhardwaj1, Ajeesh Sankaran1, S Raja Sabapathy1

  • 1Department of Plastic, Hand & Reconstructive Microsurgery and Burns, Ganga Hospital, 313, Mettupalayam Road, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 641 043, India.

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|October 8, 2016
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Fixating hand fractures in severe injuries presents challenges due to skeletal and soft tissue damage. K-wire fixation offers a reliable solution for complex cases, including bone loss reconstruction.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Trauma Surgery
  • Hand Surgery

Background:

  • Mutilating hand injuries involve complex skeletal disorganization and severe soft tissue damage.
  • Analyzing skeletal disruption by hand locale (radial, ulnar, proximal, distal) is crucial for understanding functional consequences.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To discuss the challenges and functional consequences of hand fracture fixation in mutilating injuries.
  • To highlight the utility of K-wire fixation in managing complex hand fractures and bone loss.

Main Methods:

  • Review of challenges in hand fracture fixation for mutilating injuries.
  • Analysis of skeletal disruption effects in specific hand regions.
  • Discussion of functional outcomes and fixation techniques.
Keywords:
Bone lossHand fractureKirschner wireMutilating injuryWrist arthrodesis

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Main Results:

  • Skeletal disruption and soft tissue injury significantly complicate hand fracture fixation.
  • K-wire fixation is a time-tested and effective method for multiple fractures and segmental bone loss.
  • Staged reconstruction is a safe approach for segmental bone loss.

Conclusions:

  • Effective management of mutilating hand injuries requires addressing both skeletal and soft tissue components.
  • K-wire fixation remains a valuable tool for complex hand fractures, offering versatility and reliability.
  • A staged approach to reconstruction enables safe management of bone defects in severe hand trauma.