Curative analysis of managements of fracture of the first metacarpal basal body
- VernacularTitle:第一掌骨基底骨折的治疗方法与疗效分析
- Author:
Ketong GONG
;
Shilian KAN
;
Yijun LU
;
Haihua ZHAN
;
Jianbing ZHANG
;
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
First metacarpal bone;
Fractures;
Fracture fixation;
Treatment outcome
- From:
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma
2002;0(02):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To analyze the curative effects of different managements of different types of fracture of the first metacarpal basal body. Methods From October 1984 to October 2003, 142 patients with fracture of the first metacarpal basal body were treated with 5 different methods: manipulative reduction and fixation with abduction tooth arch, manipulative reduction and suspension traction, manipulative reduction and fixation with abduction frame, manipulative reduction and percutaneous internal fixation with Kirschner wire, as well as open reduction and internal fixation with Kirschner wire or screw. Results 80 patients were followed up. The therapeutic efficacy was excellent in 65 cases , good in 13 cases, poor in 2 cases. Conclusion Different types of fracture of the first metacarpal basal body can be treated satisfactorily if a suitable management is applied accordingly.
