Phalangeal and Metacarpal Fractures

Amir H Taghinia; Simon G Talbot

doi:10.1016/j.cps.2019.02.011

Phalangeal and Metacarpal Fractures

Clin Plast Surg. 2019 Jul;46(3):415-423. doi: 10.1016/j.cps.2019.02.011. Epub 2019 Apr 13.

Authors

Amir H Taghinia¹, Simon G Talbot²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Plastic and Oral Surgery, Boston Children's Hospital, 300 Longwood Avenue, Enders 1, Boston 02115, MA, USA; Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA. Electronic address: amir.taghinia@childrens.harvard.edu.
² Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA; Division of Plastic Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, 75 Francis Street, Boston 02115, MA, USA.

PMID: 31103086
DOI: 10.1016/j.cps.2019.02.011

Abstract

The management of phalangeal and metacarpal fractures continues to evolve. Nonoperative or less invasive techniques, limiting the need for soft tissue dissection and resultant stiffness, are being developed and becoming more popular. The competing forces of fracture stability to optimize healing and early mobilization to optimize function need careful balancing. As imaging, equipment, and techniques improve, hand surgeons can tailor individualized care to the unique needs of each patient.

Keywords: Fixation; Fracture; Hand; Metacarpal; Phalangeal.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Finger Phalanges / injuries*
Fracture Fixation
Fractures, Bone / therapy*
Hand Injuries / therapy*
Humans
Metacarpal Bones / injuries*