Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: The fracture of the fifth metacarpal neck is common in hand, traumatology among the young and active population who is the most affected. In the case of an unmoved fracture or a minor displacement, simple immobilization followed by rehabilitation is sufficient, whereas fractures with swaying greater than 30° require surgical management. The L-shaped insertion of the ribs is a simple surgical technique with short hospitalization, obtaining a reduction and quality stability allowing immediate self-rehabilitation, with good anatomical and functional results.
Authors: A. Antar, O. Aguenaou, MR. Fekhaoui, MJ. Mekkaoui, M. Bouffetal, RA. Bassir, M. Kharmaze, MO. Lamrani
Language: English
Subfield: Surgery
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4407797576