Functional outcomes and complications of hook plate for bony mallet finger: a retrospective case series study

Functional outcomes and complications of hook plate for bony mallet finger: a retrospective case series study

Abstract Background The treatment of mallet fracture using hook plate fixation was first introduced in 2007 and has subsequently shown excellent outcomes. Common complications, such as nail deformity and screw loosening, have also been reported. Very few studies have focused on these common complica...

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Main Authors: Wei-Chih Wang, Cheng-En Hsu, Chen-Wei Yeh, Tsung-Yu Ho, Yung-Cheng Chiu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-03-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
Mallet fracture
Bony mallet finger
Open reduction and internal fixation
Implant problems
Nail bed deformity
Screw loosening
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-021-04163-2

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-021-04163-2

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