Biomaterial Database

Fixation of metacarpal and phalangeal fractures with miniature plates and screws. 1986

E J Dabezies, and J P Schutte

Fifty-two unstable metacarpal and phalangeal fractures were treated with miniature plates and screws as internal fixation devices with excellent results based on the criteria of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand (total active range of motion greater than 220 degrees). This technique stabilizes the skeleton, preserves the gliding tissues, and thus allows immediate active range of motion exercises. Transverse, spiral, oblique, and condylar fractures of the metacarpals and phalanges are best suited for this method.

UI	MeSH Term	Description	Entries
D008297	Male		Males
D008663	Metacarpus	The region of the HAND between the WRIST and the FINGERS.
D008875	Middle Aged	An adult aged 45 - 64 years.	Middle Age
D001860	Bone Plates	Implantable fracture fixation devices attached to bone fragments with screws to bridge the fracture gap and shield the fracture site from stress as bone heals. (UMDNS, 1999)	Bone Plate,Plate, Bone,Plates, Bone
D001863	Bone Screws	Specialized devices used in ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY to repair bone fractures.	Bone Screw,Screw, Bone,Screws, Bone
D005383	Finger Injuries	General or unspecified injuries involving the fingers.	Injuries, Finger,Finger Injury,Injury, Finger
D005593	Fracture Fixation, Internal	The use of internal devices (metal plates, nails, rods, etc.) to hold the position of a fracture in proper alignment.	Osteosynthesis, Fracture,Fixation, Internal Fracture,Fixations, Internal Fracture,Fracture Fixations, Internal,Fracture Osteosyntheses,Fracture Osteosynthesis,Internal Fracture Fixation,Internal Fracture Fixations,Osteosyntheses, Fracture
D006801	Humans	Members of the species Homo sapiens.	Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000293	Adolescent	A person 13 to 18 years of age.	Adolescence,Youth,Adolescents,Adolescents, Female,Adolescents, Male,Teenagers,Teens,Adolescent, Female,Adolescent, Male,Female Adolescent,Female Adolescents,Male Adolescent,Male Adolescents,Teen,Teenager,Youths
D000328	Adult	A person having attained full growth or maturity. Adults are of 19 through 44 years of age. For a person between 19 and 24 years of age, YOUNG ADULT is available.	Adults