How I manage fractured metacarpals in athletes
Deutscher übersetzter Titel: | Behandlung von Mittelhandfrakturen bei Sportlern |
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Autor: | McCue, Frank C. |
Erschienen in: | The physician and sportsmedicine |
Veröffentlicht: | 13 (1985), 9, S. 83-87, Lit. |
Format: | Literatur (SPOLIT) |
Publikationstyp: | Zeitschriftenartikel |
Medienart: | Gedruckte Ressource Elektronische Ressource (online) |
Sprache: | Englisch |
ISSN: | 0091-3847, 2326-3660 |
DOI: | 10.1080/00913847.1985.11708880 |
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Erfassungsnummer: | PU198507003601 |
Quelle: | BISp |
Abstract des Autors
The six most common types of metacarpal fractures are (1) intra-articular fractures of the metacarpophalangeal joint; (2) compacted fractures through the metacarpal neck - the so-called boxers or punch fracture; (3) transverse or short oblique fractures of the shaft; (4) spiral fractures of the shaft; (5) proximal fractures and fracture-dislocations of the fifth metacarpal; and (6) thumb metacarpal fractures. Conservative treatment is preferable for most injuries of the hand, but surgical repair is indicated in a few patients. Some sports regulate whether a cast can be worn during competition, but many athletes with these fractures can return to early participation with a splinting device that offers optimal protection to both the injured player and the opponent. Verf.-Referat