Tag Jed I. Maslow

Indications Metacarpal fractures are one of the most commonly sustained hand fractures and the overwhelming majority of these fractures may be treated nonoperatively with or without immobilization. Surgical intervention is frequently considered when the fracture leads to a functionally limiting…

Introduction The metacarpal bones make up the bony arch connecting the phalanges to the carpus and are one of the most commonly fractured bone in the hand. Knowledge of the unique metacarpal anatomy, musculotendinous attachments, and surrounding neurovascular structures can…