Effectiveness of Hand Rehabilitation Programs for Non-Thumb Metacarpal Fractures: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Structured rehabilitation programs, especially those incorporating early mobilization and digital adherence strategies, are effective in improving outcomes for non-thumb metacarpal fractures. Minimal immobilization approaches such as buddy taping may be suitable for stable fractures.

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2026-01-12
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https://doi.org/10.7417/ct.2026.1991
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Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
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Effectiveness of Hand Rehabilitation Programs for Non-Thumb Metacarpal Fractures: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Alaa Hamed Hakami, Waad Nawaf Alanazi, Sarah Abdullah Ramzi, Alashjaee Rasha Harbi H et al.
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Effectiveness of Hand Rehabilitation Programs for Non-Thumb Metacarpal Fractures: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Alaa Hamed Hakami, Waad Nawaf Alanazi, Sarah Abdullah Ramzi, Alashjaee Rasha Harbi H, Abdulaziz Saud Altala, Dalal Ali Almutairi
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Structured rehabilitation programs, especially those incorporating early mobilization and digital adherence strategies, are effective in improving outcomes for non-thumb metacarpal fractures. Minimal immobilization approaches such as buddy taping may be suitable for stable fractures.

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Saudi Center for Disease Prevention and Control (SA), Al-Sabah Hospital (KW), King Abdulaziz Hospital (SA), Saudi Aramco (Saudi Arabia) (SA), Dar Al Uloom University (SA), Jazan University (SA)
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Effectiveness of Hand Rehabilitation Programs for Non-Thumb Metacarpal Fractures: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. — Alaa Hamed Hakami, Waad Nawaf Alanazi, et al. · PubMed (2026) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS