Subcapital fractures of the fifth metacarpal bone

Subcapital fractures of the fifth metacarpal bone

The incidence of upper extremity fractures was 8.8 per 1,000 inhabitants per year. Five per cent of these fractures occurred in the subcapital region of the fifth metacarpal bone. In a patient series the volar angulation after subcapital fracture of the fifth metacarpal bone was determined with a no...

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Veröffentlicht in:Archives of Orthopaedic and Traumatic Surgery 1984-10, Vol.103 (4), p.231-234
Hauptverfasser: Abdon, P, Mühlow, A, Stigsson, L, Thorngren, K G, Werner, C O, Westman, L
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Adolescent
Adult
Child
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Fractures, Bone - diagnostic imaging
Fractures, Bone - epidemiology
Fractures, Bone - therapy
Humans
Male
Metacarpus - injuries
Middle Aged
Radiography
Sweden
Technology, Radiologic
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Zusammenfassung:The incidence of upper extremity fractures was 8.8 per 1,000 inhabitants per year. Five per cent of these fractures occurred in the subcapital region of the fifth metacarpal bone. In a patient series the volar angulation after subcapital fracture of the fifth metacarpal bone was determined with a novel technique and related to functional and cosmetic outcome. In spite of volar angulation, the patients' discomfort was minor. An absolute volar angulation exceeding 30 degrees requires reduction, however.
ISSN:0344-8444
1434-3916
DOI:10.1007/BF00387327