Intramedullary Fixation for Metacarpal Fractures: A Multi-Institutional Prospective Outcomes Study

Intramedullary Fixation for Metacarpal Fractures: A Multi-Institutional Prospective Outcomes Study

Purpose: Intramedullary fixation (IMF) has emerged as an effective treatment for metacarpal fractures. Benefits include stable fixation that allows early postoperative rehabilitation and high fracture union rates, without increased complications. Both headless compression screws and intramedullary t...

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Main Authors:	Michael B. Gehring, MD, Brandon Wolfe, BA, Riley Kahan, BS, Stephanie D. Malliaris, MD, Kia M. Washington, MD, Matthew D. Folchert, MD, Kyros Ipaktchi, MD, Mark A. Greyson, MD, Alexander Lauder, MD, Matthew L. Iorio, MD
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Elsevier 2025-01-01
Series:	Journal of Hand Surgery Global Online
Subjects:	Intramedullary fixation Metacarpal fractures Patient-reported outcomes Threaded noncompressive nails
Online Access:	http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S258951412400197X
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