Intramedullary Fixation for Metacarpal Fractures: A Prospective Study Comparing Outcomes
Intramedullary Fixation for Metacarpal Fractures: A Prospective Study Comparing Outcomes
To prove that use of intramedullary cannulated headless hardware fixation of metacarpal fractures provides anatomic reduction, stable fixation, less operative trauma and early, active post-operative mobilization. The study compares two types of implant to determine efficacy in reduction and maintenance of reduction for fracture healing.
To prove that use of intramedullary cannulated headless hardware fixation of metacarpal fractures provides anatomic reduction, stable fixation, less operative trauma and early, active post-operative mobilization. The study compares two types of implant to determine efficacy in reduction and maintenance of reduction for fracture healing
Inclusion Criteria:Patients who undergo hand surgery at University of Colorado Hospital and Denver Health Medical Center for surgical treatment of closed extraarticular metacarpal fracture(s). Fracture classification will be based off of AO Foundation/Orthopaedic Trauma Association guidelines and radiographic interpretation
Exclusion Criteria: Open metacarpal fractures (defined as any fracture associated with a laceration or break in skin continuity near the fracture site)