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Behandlung von Fingerfrakturen
- Source :
- Der Unfallchirurg. 111:331-339
- Publication Year :
- 2008
- Publisher :
- Springer Science and Business Media LLC, 2008.
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Abstract
- The major goal in the treatment of metacarpal fractures is to restore the normal function of the hand. Radiological criteria and the clinical extent of displacement should be individually considered when taking the decision for or against conservative treatment. Internal fixation techniques must protect soft tissue structures. Small screws and plates have proven effective for head and shaft fractures, whereas intramedullary splinting is favoured for neck fractures. In instable and displaced fractures of the base of the first metacarpal, surgery is regularly performed to restore the bony shape and articular surface. To prevent functional impairments, early mobilization is desirable both during conservative treatment and following internal fixation.
- Subjects :
- Orthodontics
business.industry
medicine.medical_treatment
Soft tissue
Articular surface
First metacarpal
law.invention
Conservative treatment
Intramedullary rod
law
Emergency Medicine
Early mobilization
Medicine
Internal fixation
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Surgery
Displacement (orthopedic surgery)
business
Subjects
Details
- ISSN :
- 1433044X and 01775537
- Volume :
- 111
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- Der Unfallchirurg
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi...........8420c988c4683968fbbe031f34c6248c
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00113-008-1438-4