SynthesisThe Journal of international medical research2020
Mini-plate versus Kirschner wire internal fixation for treatment of metacarpal and phalangeal fractures.
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- Percutaneous transverse pinning for metacarpal fractures: a clinical trial.Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery · 2024Trial
- Transverse inter-metacarpal K-wire with Nice-knot augmentation versus mini-plate fixation for second-fifth metacarpal shaft fractures: a single-center retrospective cohort study.Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery · 2025Article
- Evaluating Kirschner wire fixation versus titanium plating and screws for unstable phalangeal fractures: A systematic review and meta-analysis of postoperative outcomes.Journal of hand and microsurgery · 2024Review
- Comparison of mini-plate versus Kirschner wire internal fixation for fifth metacarpal basal fractures with carpometacarpal joint dislocation.American journal of translational research · 2024Article
- Intramedullary K-wires versus Alternate Techniques for Metacarpal Shaft and Neck Fractures: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.Journal of hand and microsurgery · 2023Article
- New technique for the treatment of fresh bony mallet finger: A retrospective case series study.Frontiers in surgery · 2023Article
- Effect of Joint Use of External Minifixator and Titanium Lockplate on Total Active Motion Range and Hand Function Recovery in Comminuted Metacarpal and Phalanx Fracture Patients.Journal of healthcare engineering · 2022Article
- Study of double button plate and cannulated screw fixation for posterior cruciate ligament avulsion fracture.Frontiers in surgery · 2022Article
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Abstract
objectiveTo conduct a meta-analysis to show the associations of perioperative and postoperative outcomes of mini-plate internal fixation (MPIF) versus Kirschner wire internal fixation (KWIF) for treating metacarpal and phalangeal fractures.
methodsA literature search was performed in PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, and Embase from the earliest date of data collection to April 2018. Studies that compared perioperative and postoperative outcomes of MPIF with those of KWIF in patients with metacarpal and phalangeal fractures were included.
resultsTwenty-six articles met the inclusion and exclusion criteria (n = 2029 patients; 1042 with MPIF and 987 with KWIF). MPIF was related to a greater increase in length of surgery, hospital days, excellent and good rate of outcome, short-form health survey-36 score, and flexion and extension range compared with KWIF. MPIF was related to a greater decrease in intraoperative blood loss, finger visual analog scale score, functional exercise time, fracture healing time, incidence of complications, and postoperative infection rate compared with KWIF.
conclusionsPatients with MPIF have sufficient pressure and strength, and MPIF promotes successful joint fusion and reduces complications of the operation. MPIF is ideal for reduction and stability of patients with metacarpal and phalangeal fractures.
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