Anatomic Structures at Risk With Antegrade Intramedullary Fixation of the First Metacarpal Using Three Start Points: Is There A Safe Zone?
This study identifies key anatomic structures at risk associated with three common percutaneous entry points. The volar-radial start point demonstrated the lowest risk to neurovascular structures and may represent a safe approach for percutaneous intramedullary fixation.
Authors
- Taylor Bates (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6738-385X)
- Daniel Homeier (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4129-0748)
- David J. D. Wilson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0007-4486)
- Thomas B. Lynch (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4970-8088)
- Jantz Arbon
- Mason H Adams
Institutions
- Brooke Army Medical Center (US)
- Joint Base San Antonio (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Hand Surgery Global Online
- Published
- 2025-11-08
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsg.2025.100850
- Primary Topic
- Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00