Intraosseous wiring of complex hand fractures. Plast Reconstr Surg 1980 Sep;66(3):383-94
Date
09/01/1980Pubmed ID
7422726DOI
10.1097/00006534-198066030-00012Scopus ID
2-s2.0-0018875450 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 36 CitationsAbstract
Our results with the use of intraosseous wires for 72 complex, open fractures are reported. The technique is described, and attention to detail is emphasized. The technique is indicated especially for articular or comminuted fractures with multiple small fragments. It also provides solid, anatomic fixation for other types of fractures and for replants. A K-wire may be added if necessary and is usually used if there has been some bone loss. Complications have been few, most the result of displacement at the fracture site due to improper use of the technique. A major advantage of the solid fixation obtained with this technique is that it avoids or minimizes the need for postoperative splinting and allows early active and passive range of motion. It is our impression that this has minimized joint stiffness and tendon adhesions and improved functional results.
Author List
Gingrass RP, Fehring B, Matloub HAuthor
Hani S. Matloub MD Professor in the Plastic Surgery department at Medical College of WisconsinMESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
AdolescentAdult
Aged
Finger Injuries
Finger Joint
Fracture Fixation, Internal
Fractures, Open
Hand Injuries
Humans
Middle Aged
Movement
Postoperative Complications
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