Department of Traumatology and Orthopedics, Aile4, Ibn Rochd University Hospital, Casablanca, Morocco.
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2025, 26(01), 1592-1595
Article DOI: 10.30574/wjarr.2025.26.1.1044
Received on 24 February 2025; revised on 02 April 2025; accepted on 04 April 2025
Fractures of the fifth metacarpal neck are common injuries that can result in functional impairments if not properly managed. Surgical intervention is indicated when flexion angulation exceeds 30°, or in cases of rotational deformities or shortening greater than 3 mm. This study aimed to evaluate the clinical and functional outcomes of two surgical techniques: intramedullary pinning and fixation with non-locking mini-plates. A total of 83 patients with fifth metacarpal neck fractures were included, with 61 treated by intramedullary pinning (Group I) and 22 by non-locking mini-plates (Group II). Outcomes were assessed using subjective parameters (pain, Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand [DASH] score) and objective measures (grip strength, range of motion, and radiographic alignment).
Fifth metacarpal neck fracture; Intramedullary pinning; Non-locking mini-plate; Foucher; Surgical outcomes
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Amine Roujdi, Othmane Baba, Yasser El Andaloussi, Ahmed Reda Haddoun, Driss Bennouna and Mustapha Fadili. Fifth metacarpal neck fracture: Non-locking mini plate vs Foucher pinning. World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2025, 26(01), 1592-1595. Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.30574/wjarr.2025.26.1.1044.
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