Maintaining Stability in Metacarpal Ray Amputations: A Novel Technique Using Cortical Suspensory Button Fixation
Taylor Anthony1, William Fang1, Reily Cannon2
1Orthopedic Surgery, Valley Hospital Medical Center, Las Vegas, NV.
Journal of Hand Surgery Global Online
|November 17, 2025
Summary
Ray resection is a successful salvage procedure for persistent hand dysfunction after trauma. This case study shows a manual laborer regaining hand function and satisfaction following long-finger ray resection.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Hand Surgery
- Reconstructive Surgery
Background:
- Maintaining hand stability and function after major trauma is challenging.
- Ray resection is a promising salvage procedure for dysfunctional digits due to various causes.
- It can be a viable option after failed attempts to preserve a digit.
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