A Prospective Randomized Trial Comparing the Functional Results of Buddy Taping Versus Closed Reduction and Cast Immobilization in Patients With Fifth Metacarpal Neck Fractures

Although fifth metacarpal neck fractures are typically treated nonsurgically, most often with closed reduction and orthosis immobilization, cast immobilization may not improve outcomes compared with buddy taping without reduction. The aim of this study was to compare functional outcomes of buddy  taping versus reduction and cast immobilization in patients with fifth metacarpal neck fractures.

Source: The Journal of Hand Surgery - July 24, 2020 Category: Surgery Authors: Natalia Mart ínez-Catalán, Samuel Pajares, Lucia Llanos, Ignacio Mahillo, Emilio Calvo Tags: Scientific article Source Type: research