Fractures of the Thumb and Finger Metacarpals in Athletes - 09/08/12
Doi : 10.1016/j.hcl.2012.05.028
Duretti T. Fufa, MD a, Charles A. Goldfarb, MD b, ⁎ 
a Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, 660 South Euclid Avenue, Campus Box 8233, St Louis, MO 63108, USA
b Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, 660 South Euclid Avenue, West Pavilion, Suite 11300, St Louis, MO 63108, USA
Corresponding author.Résumé |
Most metacarpal fractures are minimally displaced and are treated without surgery. Markedly displaced fractures, fractures causing finger rotation, and displaced intra-articular fractures require surgical intervention. The challenge with the elite athlete is achieving an early return to play without compromising fracture position. Casts, splints, and surgery each have a role in getting the athlete back into action as soon as possible.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Hand fracture, Metacarpal fracture, Athlete, Bennett fracture, Rolando fracture
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Vol 28 - N° 3
P. 379-388 - août 2012 Retour au numéro
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