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Minimally Invasive Treatment for Thoracolumbar Burst Fracture Using Sagittal Alignment Screws and A Trauma Reduction Device
Published on: November 8, 2024
[Open reduction and screw/plate osteosynthesis of metacarpal fractures]
Christian K Spies1, Martin Langer2, Bernd Hohendorff3
1Abteilung für Handchirurgie, Vulpius Klinik, Vulpiusstraße 29, 74906, Bad Rappenau, Deutschland. christianspies27@gmail.com.
Objective:
Anatomic reduction and stabile fixation for immediate mobilisation and restoration of unrestricted function.
Indications:
Instabile metacarpal fractures with or without malrotation, dislocated metacarpal fractures with malrotation or finger extension deficit, longitudinally shortened metacarpal fractures with finger extension deficit.
Contraindications:
Persistent infections (empyema, osteomyelitis, phlegmon) SURGICAL TECHNIQUE: Longitudinal intermetacarpal incision along the fracture zone, debridement of the fracture zone with retainment of periost, anatomic reduction and retention of spiral fractures with at least two lag screws or retention of comminuted or transverse fractures with locking plate osteosynthesis while retaining periost.
Postoperative Management:
Buddy splinting of the corresponding finger to enable immediate mobilisation without weight bearing for 6 weeks.
Results:
Locking plate osteosynthesis and compression screw osteosynthesis after anatomic reduction of metacarpal fractures proved to be very reliable with a low complication rate and a good functional outcome (modified Mayo Wrist Score [MMWS]: mean 88 (20-100); Disabilities of Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (DASH) questionnaire: mean 41(24-86)).
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