Use of a Mini-External Fixator for the Treatment of Hand Fractures

Dailiana, Zoe; Agorastakis, D.; Varitimidis, Sokratis; Bargiotas, K.; Roidis, Nikolaos; Malizos, Konstantinos N.

doi:10.1016/j.jhsa.2008.12.017

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“…Application is less invasive then other operative stabilization methods and the soft tissues are not further injured. Furthermore patient satisfaction after treatment of finger fractures using external fixation is high [11].…”

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A Simple and Low-Cost External Fixator for Infected Hand Injuries

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A Simple and Low-Cost External Fixator for Infected Hand Injuries

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“…In a separate study that looked at the utility of mini external fixators (Hoffman II Micro, Stryker, Geneva, Switzerland), Dailiana et al 21 looked at 59 hand fractures with a mean follow-up of 29 months. Thumb phalangeal or metacarpal injuries were involved in only eight cases.…”

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“…21,37 Proubasta et al 37 recently proposed a treatment algorithm for displaced and nondisplaced Rolando fractures and assigned various treatment modalities, including closed casting, external fixation, percutaneous pinning, and open reduction and internal fixation. The use of traditional and mini-external fixators has been advocated for the fixation of intra-articular and comminuted fractures in which pinning or plating provides a suboptimal result, usually with additional trauma to the soft tissues.…”

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Latest techniques in the management of thumb fractures

Bachoura

Shin

2012

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Among the digits, the thumb's anatomy is unique. Thumb fractures require special treatment considerations since inappropriate management can compromise pinch, grasp, and overall hand function. This article reviews the most common types of thumb phalangeal and metacarpal injuries. The literature is presented in the context of the latest operative treatment trends, techniques, and hardware. At the current time, there are numerous surgical techniques that can be used to manage various thumb fractures. However, few gold standards have been established, and the technique choice often is dictated by the surgeon's preferences and experience. In addition, currently available data on thumb injuries often are presented in the context of all finger injuries. Well-controlled comparative and biomechanical studies exclusive to thumb fracture treatment can ultimately establish treatment standards.

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“…18 Dailiana et al demonstrated good function outcomes following use of a miniature external fixation device for phalanx and metacarpal fractures (Level V Evidence). 19 Margić recommends external fixation of distal metacarpal fractures to allow more immediate mobilization (Level IV Evidence). 20 Lag screws are also an acceptable fixation method.…”

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confidence: 99%