Second Place Award: Long-term patient-reported outcomes after intramedullary Kirschner-wire fixation for displaced subcapital fractures of the fifth metacarpal bone: A retrospective cohort study

Conclusions: If surgical treatment is considered, we recommend temporary antegrade intramedullary Kirschner wire fixation as a reliable therapeutic method with a low complication rate and excellent long-term functional outcome. Level of Evidence: Level III.
Source: Current Orthopaedic Practice - Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Special Focus: Resident Research Award Source Type: research