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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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Review
2015
Review
2015
BACKGROUND Metacarpal fractures are among the most common fractures of the hand. They may lead to loss of function if treated… 
2005
2005
We investigated the relationship between maternal and early life influences, calcaneal ultrasound parameters, and metacarpal… 
2002
2002
Metacarpal fractures are a relatively common hand injury that may require operative intervention to ensure adequate reduction and… 
2002
2002
Conservative treatment of meatacarpale fracture is recommended if there are no joint displacement, rotation failures… 
Review
1999
Review
1999
Although widely utilized in the treatment of metacarpal fractures, plate fixation in phalangeal fractures remains controversial… 
1996
1996
Self-reinforced polyglycolide (SR-PGA) rods have been used widely for fracture fixation as an alternative to metallic implants…