New fixation approach for transverse metacarpal neck fracture: a biomechanical study

Abstract Background Fifth metacarpal neck fracture, also known as boxer’s fracture, is the most common metacarpal fracture. Percutaneous Kirschner-wire (K-wire) pinning has been shown to produce favorable clinical results. However, the fixation power of K-wires is a major concern. Plate fixation is...

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Main Authors: Yung-Cheng Chiu, Ming-Tzu Tsai, Cheng-En Hsu, Horng-Chaung Hsu, Heng-Li Huang, Jui-Ting Hsu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-07-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13018-018-0890-2