Intramedullary Screw Fixation of Proximal Phalangeal Fractures: Short- to Medium-term Outcomes.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Intramedullary screw fixation of phalangeal and metacarpal fractures has gained popularity as a method of providing rigid internal fixation with minimum tendon disturbance, allowing early mobilization and rehabilitation. Despite this, the literature on outcomes using this technique is limited. Thus, the aim of this study was to assess the short-term to medium-term outcomes of intramedullary screw fixation for proximal phalangeal fracture fixation in an Australian setting.

Methods

A retrospective analysis of consecutive patients with a fracture(s) of the proximal phalanx fixated using intramedullary screws between January 2020 and March 2023 was conducted via telehealth.

Results

Forty-six phalangeal fractures from 37 patients were included in this study. Mea

SUBMITTER: Abbot H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11571476 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature