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Proximal fractures of the fifth metacarpal: a retrospective analysis of 25 operated cases.
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Proximal fractures of the fifth metacarpal: a retrospective analysis of 25 operated cases.

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  • 2000-08-29
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  • Journal of hand surgery (Edinburgh, Scotland). - 2000
Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Child
Female
Finger Injuries
Fracture Fixation, Internal
Fractures, Bone
Hand Strength
Humans
Male
Metacarpus
Middle Aged
Retrospective Studies
Treatment Outcome
English The clinical and radiological outcomes of 25 surgically treated fractures of the proximal third of the fifth metacarpal were retrospectively analysed. Many different methods of osteosynthesis were used. At follow-up after a mean of 3.3 years, 15 of 25 patients had no pain. Most patients regained a nearly full range of motion in the adjacent joints and more than 90% of the contralateral grip strength. X-ray signs of degenerative arthritis in the metacarpohamate joint were observed in 10 of 25 patients. Pain was found to be directly correlated with the presence of degenerative changes.
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  • English
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closed
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https://sonar.rero.ch/global/documents/113446
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