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Intramedullary Metacarpal Screw Fracture Fixation: A Retrospective Review of the Rehabilitation Literature and an Illustrative Case Report With a Postoperative Therapy Protocol.

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ABSTRACT Intramedullary metacarpal screw fixation has shown promising results and quick functional recovery with the proper postoperative rehabilitation. The rehabilitative process after this procedure has not been compared across literature.… Click to show full abstract

ABSTRACT Intramedullary metacarpal screw fixation has shown promising results and quick functional recovery with the proper postoperative rehabilitation. The rehabilitative process after this procedure has not been compared across literature. A retrospective review of literature was used to recommend a therapy timeline, activity and recommendations to allow for proper postoperative rehabilitation for optimal results. An illustrative case report is presented to explain technique and outcomes.

Keywords: literature; intramedullary metacarpal; rehabilitation; metacarpal screw; illustrative case; retrospective review

Journal Title: Annals of Plastic Surgery
Year Published: 2021

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