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Biomechanical Comparison of Fifth Carpometacarpal Fusion Methods: Kirschner Wires Versus Plate and Screws
BACKGROUND: Fractures and dislocations of the base of the fifth metacarpal can lead to arthritis of the fifth carpometacarpal (CMC) joint. For patients who are symptomatic and fail conservative management, arthrodesis of the fifth CMC joint can be offered. The fusion can be performed using Kirschner...
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| Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
| Lenguaje: | English |
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Raven Press
2018
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| Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6250264/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30542230 http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/BTO.0000000000000266 |