Functional Outcomes of Miniplate/Screw Versus Suzuki Frame Fixation in Eaton Type III Middle Phalanx Base Fractures: A Case Series
We read with interest the study by Özdemir et al1 comparing the Suzuki frame and open reduction and internal fixation for Eaton type III middle phalanx base fractures. While the clinical question is relevant, several methodological nuances warrant closer discussion to optimize the interpretation of the results.
Authors
- Enilton de Santana Ribeiro de Mattos (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2039-9744)
- Alex Guedes (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7013-7107)
- Maria da Conceição Cavalcanti de Figueirêdo Vilaboim
Institutions
- Universidade Federal da Bahia (BR)
- Escola Bahiana de Medicina e Saúde Pública (BR)
- Hospital São Rafael (BR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Hand Surgery Global Online
- Published
- 2026-06-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsg.2026.101075
- Primary Topic
- Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00