Cartilage Defect Articulation With the Proximal Phalanx After Retrograde Intramedullary Screw Fixation of Metacarpal Fractures: A Cadaveric Study
This focal damage articulating with the entire base of the phalanx may alter contact stress, potentially accelerating degradation and predisposing to MCP arthritis over time.
Institutions
- University of Southern California (US)
- University of Arizona (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Hand Surgery Global Online
- Published
- 2025-10-15
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsg.2025.100847
- Primary Topic
- Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00