The curative effect analysis of a modified Kirschner wires and locking plate internal fixation method for the fifth metacarpal neck fracture

Abstract Purpose To evaluate the efficacy of a modified internal fixation method for the treatment of fifth metacarpal neck fracture. Methods From March 2018 to December 2019, 12 patients with the fifth metacarpal neck fractures of the hands were treated with the Kirschner wires and locking plate in...

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Main Authors: Song Gu, Long Zhou, Yinjun Huang, Renguo Xie
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-08-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-021-02627-8