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Comminuted frature shaft of 5th metacarp
Commiuted frature shaft of 5th metacarpal. POP or surgery? Which one is best. Consulted doctor. He asked us to decide. We have to decide on this. Please help us.
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Surgery offers more predictable union chances and sometimes early union due to compression applied.
As there is important tendon which inserts into base of 5th MT, it is always better to have a counter pressure from the fixation device.
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5th MT fractures are known to go for non union and delayed union..
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