Intramedullary Fixation of Hand Fractures  and Arthrodeses

Intramedullary fixation has long been popular for fracture fixation in the upper extremity from the shoulder through the carpus. Recently, intramedullary fixation in the hand has gained increasing interest, specifically in the metacarpals and phalanges, corresponding with the development of improved cannulated headless screw technology. Along with the advantages of increased operative speed and less surgical dissection, which can promote rapid healing, many benefits exist, supporting their use despite some drawbacks.

Source: The Journal of Hand Surgery - September 29, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: Kareem Hassan, Sarah Blumenthal, Charles C. Jehle, Andrew D. Sobel Tags: Current Concepts Source Type: research