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Fracture of metacarpal bone

Known as: Fracture of metacarpal bone(s), bone fractures metacarpal, Fracture of metacarpal bones 
A traumatic break in one or more of the metacarpal bones.
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Broader (1)

Fracture
Metacarpal boneSet of metacarpal bones

Narrower (2)

bennett's fractureboxer's fracture

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Review
2015
Review
2015
Results of surgical treatment in metacarpal shaft fractures using low profile mini plates.
BACKGROUND Metacarpal fractures are among the most common fractures of the hand. They may lead to loss of function if treated… 
2011
2011
Divergent fracture-dislocation of the hamatometacarpal joint: case report.
2009
2009
Addressing extensor digitorum communis adherence after metacarpal fracture with the use of a circumferential fracture brace.
2005
2005
Maternal and early life influences on calcaneal ultrasound parameters and metacarpal morphometry in 7- to 9-year-old children
We investigated the relationship between maternal and early life influences, calcaneal ultrasound parameters, and metacarpal… 
2004
2004
Self-reinforced bioabsorbable miniplates for skeletal fixation in complex hand injury: three case reports.
2002
2002
Biomechanical failure of metacarpal fracture resorbable plate fixation.
Metacarpal fractures are a relatively common hand injury that may require operative intervention to ensure adequate reduction and… 
2002
2002
[Conservative treatment of metacarpal fracture].
Conservative treatment of meatacarpale fracture is recommended if there are no joint displacement, rotation failures… 
Review
1999
Review
1999
Internal fixation of phalangeal fractures using titanium miniplates.
Although widely utilized in the treatment of metacarpal fractures, plate fixation in phalangeal fractures remains controversial… 
1996
1996
Metacarpal fracture fixation with absorbable polyglycolide rods and stainless steel K wires: a biomechanical comparison.
Self-reinforced polyglycolide (SR-PGA) rods have been used widely for fracture fixation as an alternative to metallic implants… 
1992
1992
Hamate-metacarpal fracture dislocation.
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