Open AccessLong-term follow-up of unoperated, nonscissoring spiral metacarpal fractures
Author(s) -
Brittany B Macdonald,
Amanda Higgins,
Susan Kean,
Carolyn Smith,
Donald H. Lalonde
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
plastic surgery
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2292-5511
pISSN - 2292-5503
DOI - 10.4172/plastic-surgery.1000888
Subject(s) - medicine , grip strength , metacarpophalangeal joint , surgery , thumb
Spiral metacarpal fractures can result in shortening of the metacarpal shaft, which may lead to extension lag at the metacarpophalangeal joint and reduced grip strength. These fractures have been surgically treated to restore metacarpal length; however, there are complications associated with surgery, postoperative management and wound healing, which further threaten power recovery in the hand.