The Journal of hand surgery
Biomechanical Properties of the Extensor Mechanism Following Retrograde Intramedullary Nailing for Metacarpal Fractures.
Christopher C Y Chung, Jordan Lachnish, Calvin K Chan, Nicole S Pham, Jeffrey Yao
Published: 202510.1016/j.jhsa.2025.10.006
Abstract
PURPOSE: Retrograde percutaneous placement of headless compression screws or threaded intramedullary nails for metacarpal fracture fixation may injure the extensor mechanism. Alternatively, mini-open, tendon-sparing approaches may be used, with instr…
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