Comparison of functional metacarpal splint and ulnar gutter splint in the treatment of fifth metacarpal neck fractures: a prospective comparative study.

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KAYNAK G., BOTANLIOĞLU H., Caliskan M., Karaismailoglu B., ÖZŞAHİN M. K., KOÇAK S., ...More

BMC musculoskeletal disorders, vol.20, pp.169, 2019 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 20
  • Publication Date: 2019
  • Doi Number: 10.1186/s12891-019-2556-6
  • Journal Name: BMC musculoskeletal disorders
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.169
  • Keywords: Fifth metacarpal neck fracture, Metacarpal functional splint, Ulnar gutter splint, Grip strength, Metacarpal shortening, Angulation, IMMEDIATE MOBILIZATION, VOLAR ANGULATION, SHAFT FRACTURES, GRIP STRENGTH, REDUCTION, QUICKDASH, SHOULDER, VALIDITY, ARM
  • Open Archive Collection: AVESIS Open Access Collection
  • Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: Fifth metacarpal fractures are the most common fractures of the hand. These fractures are generally treated with conservative methods. The aim of this study was to compare the radiological and clinical outcomes of two conservative treatment methods, functional metacarpal splint(FMS) and ulnar gutter splint(UGS), for the treatment of fifth metacarpal neck fractures.