Published September 2002 | Version v1
Journal article

Endomedullar nail of metacarpal and proximal phalanges

Description

Prospective study, series of cases; it included patients with diaphysis fractures and union diaphysis-neck or union diaphysis-base of metacarpal and proximal phalanges, in whom was practiced anterograde intramedullary nailing previous closed reduction of the fracture, using prevent intramedullary nail of 1.6 mm. (cem 16) for the metacarpal fractures, and two nail prevent of 1.0 mm. (cem 10) for the proximal phalangeal fractures. Indications: transverse and oblique short fractures, spiral and with comminuting bicortical. Pursuit average is 5.7 months. Frequency surgical intervened patient: 2.2 each month, using this surgical technique a total of 20 (twenty) patients have been operated, 21 (twenty one) fractures; 16 (sixteen) metacarcal fractures and 5 (five) proximal phalangeal fractures, all of them tested using clinical and radiological parameters. Results: good 82%, regular 18%, and bad 0% obtaining bony consolidation and early rehabilitation with incorporation to their habitual works

Additional details

Additional titles

Original title (Spanish)
Enclavijamiento endomedular de metacarpianos y falanges proximales

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Revista Colombiana de Ortopedia y Traumatologia
Journal Volume
16
Journal Issue
3
Journal Page Range
p. 48-57
ISSN
0120-8845