Neumeister Michael W, Webb Kelli, McKenna Kate
Institute for Plastic Surgery, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield, IL, USA.
Institute for Plastic Surgery, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield, IL, USA.
Clin Plast Surg. 2014 Jul;41(3):451-61. doi: 10.1016/j.cps.2014.03.008.
Metacarpal fractures are among the most common fractures of the upper extremity. Surgical management is generally offered for unstable or significantly displaced fractures. A more conservative, nonsurgical approach, however, may provide safe, rapid recovery while maintaining normal active range of motion. This article reviews the nonsurgical approach, protocols, and outcomes of metacarpal fractures.
