Single Buried Intramedullary K-Wire Fixation in Nonthumb Metacarpal Shaft Fractures with Immediate Postoperative Mobilization without Any Immobilization

<div>A 23-year-old female with fracture of the fourth metacarpal shaft of her left hand: (a) preoperative radiographs, (b) postoperative radiographs and clinical pictures of her hand motion at 2 weeks, (c) the patient regained full ROM at 6 weeks after the operation, and (d) uneventful bone healing and excellent functional outcomes were observed at 5 months. Her grip strength was 86.48% and the DASH score was zero. She denied further appointment.</div>

Advances in Orthopedics

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Figure 4: Single Buried Intramedullary K-Wire Fixation in Nonthumb Metacarpal Shaft Fractures with Immediate Postoperative Mobilization without Any Immobilization 

Figure 4 | Single Buried Intramedullary K-Wire Fixation in Nonthumb Metacarpal Shaft Fractures with Immediate Postoperative Mobilization without Any Immobilization 