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Assessment of Union Rates in Ballistic Hand Fractures.

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Ballistic hand fractures (BHFs) have low union rates when treated with a single surgery. Two-stage reconstruction is recommended for severe BHFs to improve healing outcomes.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Trauma Surgery
  • Hand Surgery

Background:

  • Ballistic hand fractures (BHFs) are complex injuries involving multiple structures.
  • BHFs present unique challenges compared to other hand fractures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the union rates of ballistic hand fractures (BHFs).
  • To identify factors contributing to nonunion in BHFs.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of metacarpal or phalangeal BHFs from 2016-2023.
  • Fracture severity categorized by comminution and bony gap (NC, PC, FC).
  • Statistical analysis to identify predictors of nonunion.

Main Results:

  • Overall union rate for BHFs was 48.5%.
  • Higher fracture severity and larger bony gaps were associated with lower union rates.
  • Bony gap was an independent predictor of nonunion.

Conclusions:

  • Single-stage surgery for BHFs yields low union rates.
  • Two-stage reconstruction is advised for severe BHFs to enhance union.
  • Second-stage procedures may include internal fixation, debridement, and bone grafting.