Abstract:Hand fractures are different from other fractures elsewhere in the body. Functional impairment of hand leads to a prominent issue to the patient. We have a common practice of treatment of hand fractures by using kirschner wire(s). The internal fixation using plates and screws for metacarpal fractures of the hand is technically demanding but it is beneficial to the patients as it permits early mobilization and better pain relief. We studied the outcome of this type of internal fixation of the metacarpal fractur… Show more
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