Reduction of Fifth Metacarpal Neck Fractures With a Kirschner Wire

This article reports on a percutaneous joystick technique for reduction of fifth metacarpal neck fractures. The technique was performed in 76 hands. Reduction was achieved in all cases. The technique is a useful reduction maneuver in the treatment of fifth metacarpal neck fractures.

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Published inThe Journal of hand surgery (American ed.) Vol. 40; no. 6; pp. 1225 - 1230
Main Authors Zhang, Xu, MD, Huang, Xiangye, MD, Shao, Xinzhong, MD
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States Elsevier Inc 01.06.2015
Subjects
Adolescent
Adult
Angulation
Bone Wires
Female
fifth metacarpal neck fracture
Fracture Fixation - methods
Hand Injuries - surgery
Hand Strength
Humans
Jahss maneuver
Male
Metacarpal Bones - injuries
Metacarpal Bones - surgery
Middle Aged
Orthopedics
percutaneous pinning
Postoperative Care
reduction Kirschner wire
Splints
Young Adult
fifth metacarpal neck fracture
Jahss maneuver
percutaneous pinning
Angulation
reduction Kirschner wire
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Summary:This article reports on a percutaneous joystick technique for reduction of fifth metacarpal neck fractures. The technique was performed in 76 hands. Reduction was achieved in all cases. The technique is a useful reduction maneuver in the treatment of fifth metacarpal neck fractures.
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ISSN:0363-5023
1531-6564
DOI:10.1016/j.jhsa.2015.03.015