Metacarpal Fractures in Adults
Conditions
Brief summary
The goal of this study is to evaluate results of intramedullary screw fixation of metacarpal fractures while summarizing the pearls and pitfalls to maximize successful surgical outcomes in adults, Metacarpal fractures are third most common upper extremity fractures, Intramedullary screw Fixation is a fixation option that offers rigid stability, early active range of motion, and simplicity of insertion,
Interventions
PROCEDUREintramedullary screw fixation of metacarpal fractures
intramedullary screw fixation of metacarpal fractures through limited open approach
Sponsors
Sohag University
Study design
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 70 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Adult patients. * Metacarpal shaft fractures. * Simple fractures. * Recent fractures within 1-2 weeks. * Isolated metacarpal fractures.
Exclusion criteria
* Pediatric fractures with open physis. * Head-splitting fractures and Metacarpal basal fractures. * Compound fracture increasing risk of infection. * medical illness or mental disorders affecting the follow-up examination. * Association with other fractures fixed by methods that limit early range of motion. * pathologic fractures.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| early active range of motion | 3 days-12 weeks after surgery | QuickDASH score ( Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand questionnaire ) |
Countries
Egypt
Contacts
Primary ContactMohannad B Al-Sayed
Outcome results
None listed