Phalangeal and Metacarpal Fractures
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Fracture Apparatus Design and Protocol Optimization for Closed-stabilized Fractures in Rodents
Published on: August 14, 2018
Amir H Taghinia1, Simon G Talbot2
1Department of Plastic and Oral Surgery, Boston Children's Hospital, 300 Longwood Avenue, Enders 1, Boston 02115, MA, USA; Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.
Abstract:
The management of phalangeal and metacarpal fractures continues to evolve. Nonoperative or less invasive techniques, limiting the need for soft tissue dissection and resultant stiffness, are being developed and becoming more popular. The competing forces of fracture stability to optimize healing and early mobilization to optimize function need careful balancing. As imaging, equipment, and techniques improve, hand surgeons can tailor individualized care to the unique needs of each patient.

