How I manage fractured metacarpals in athletes

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Deutscher übersetzter Titel:Behandlung von Mittelhandfrakturen bei Sportlern
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