Effects of postoperative early motion on the results of osteosynthesis with miniplates in metacarpal fractures

• DOI: 10.5799/ahinjs.01.2013.04.0324
• Publication Date: 2015-03-29T20:00:52Z
• Authors: İbrahim Azboy; Celil Alemdar; Abdullah Demirtaş; Emin Özkul; Mehmet Gem; Mehmet Bulut
• Keywords: Osteosynthesis

Objectives: In our study, we aimed to evaluate the radiological and functional results of rigid internal fixation with mini plate osteosynthesis in management metacarpal fractures. Methods: this 11 patients (10 males, 1 female) which were treated for fracture (n=13) evaluated retrospectively. The average age was 35 years (range 25-46 years) a mean follow-up 1.4 1.1 2.2-years). Rehabilitation program started on postoperative second day. Range motion assessed according total active range (TAROM) scale. Results: Eight metacarpal) had excellent scores, two good scores one patient moderate score at final follow-up. Time union found an 6 weeks 4-7 weeks). Complications did not observed such as loss reduction, infection, circulatory disorders, neurological symptoms, osteonecrosis, sudeck atrophy. Conclusion: Rigid could be performed fractures satisfactory along rehabilitation contains passive joint movements initiated early post-operative period.