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Published on: November 13, 2016
Intramedullary Nail Fixation for Metacarpal Fracture: A Case Report and Review of the Clinical and Biomechanical
John J Heifner1, Peter A Falgiano1, Austin T Vegas2
1Miami Orthopaedic Research Foundation, Miami, FL.
Abstract:
We present two cases of complex metacarpal fractures treated with an intramedullary locking nail. This is an emerging fixation method that minimizes tissue insult, provides sufficient stability, and allows early mobilization. Locking nails accommodate the capture of fractured fragments in complex unstable patterns and provide longitudinal and rotational stability. The described intrafocal technique is intended to improve coaxial placement of the wire into the medullary canal.

