An Analysis of the Results of Intramedullary K-wire Fixation versus Plating in Fractures of the Metacarpal Shaft
Fixing metacarpal fractures using plates resulted in better overall functional outcomes with early union of fracture segments. However, pain scores were less in the K-wire group with better MCPJ-ROM among participants.
Authors
- Premjit Sujir (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5922-1452)
- Prem Kotian (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7976-0640)
- Charu Eapen
- U. Keerthan Ranga Nayak
- Prajwal S. Mane
- Renjith R. John
Institutions
- Manipal Academy of Higher Education (IN)
- Kasturba Medical College, Manipal (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Annals of African Medicine
- Published
- 2026-02-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.4103/aam.aam_266_24
- Primary Topic
- Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00