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Metacarpal synostosis

Known as: Fused long bones of hand, Synostosis involving metacarpal bones, Synostosis involving the metacarpal bones 
Fusion involving two or more metacarpal bones (A synostosis of the first metacarpal and the proximal phalanx of the thumb can also be observed, note… 
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2014
2014
Isolated ring-little finger metacarpal synostosis: a new classification system and treatment strategy.
2013
2013
Correction of Congenital Metacarpal Synostosis with Polypropylene Mesh as an Interpositional Material
Metacarpal synostosis is an uncommon congenital hand malformation characterized by the coalescence of two or more adjacent… 
Review
2012
Review
2012
Metacarpal synostosis: treatment with a longitudinal osteotomy and bone graft substitute interposition.
2005
2005
Congenital metacarpal synostosis treated by double bone blocks technique: a case report from Thailand.
Congenital metacarpal synostosis is a rare congenital anomaly in the hand, especially in our area. There were several reports of… 
2003
2003
Phalangeal osteotomy for the treatment of metacarpal synostosis: a case report.
Congenital synostosis between the fourth and fifth metacarpals is a rare congenital anomaly. We present a case of type IIIB… 
2002
2002
Post-traumatic metacarpal synostosis
A 2-year-old girl sustained a crush injury to her right dominant hand caused by the fall of a heavy metal gate. Closed, minimally… 
2001
2001
Metacarpal Synostosis: A Simple Classification and a New Treatment Technique
&NA; The current classification of metacarpal synostosis is based on the extent of the synostosis. The authors propose a new… 
1997
1997
Congenital metacarpal synostosis treated by longitudinal osteotomy and placement of a silicone wedge.
Three cases of congenital metacarpal synostosis are reported. Two had congenital synostosis between the fourth and fifth… 
1993
1993
The treatment of metacarpal synostosis.
1988
1988
The use of costal cartilage as a spacer in the treatment of congenital metacarpal fusion
SummaryA case is reported in which a congenital metacarpal synostosis was corrected by splitting the synostosis and inserting an… 
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