Effects of fusion angle on functional results following non-operative treatment for fracture of the neck of the fifth metacarpal

Ozturk, I.; Erturer, E.; Sahin, F.; Seckin, F.; Toker, S.; Uzun, METİN; Sahin, S.

doi:10.1016/j.injury.2008.03.016

Effects of fusion angle on functional results following non-operative treatment for fracture of the neck of the fifth metacarpal

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INJURY-INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF THE CARE OF THE INJURED, vol.39, no.12, pp.1464-1466, 2008 (SCI-Expanded)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 39 Issue: 12
Publication Date: 2008
Doi Number: 10.1016/j.injury.2008.03.016
Journal Name: INJURY-INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF THE CARE OF THE INJURED
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Page Numbers: pp.1464-1466
Keywords: Boxer's fracture, Metacarpal injuries, Non-operative treatment, Treatment result, BOXERS FRACTURES
Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Aim: To investigate in fractures of the fifth metacarpal neck whether there is any difference in functional results of non-operative treatments with dorsal angulation either below or above 30 degrees.