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

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A 51-year-old male with fracture of the fifth metacarpal shaft of the right hand: (a) preoperative radiographs, (b) postoperative radiographs at 2 weeks after surgery, and (c) at 6 weeks postoperative, the patient had dorsal callus bump over the fracture site. He had 15 degrees extension lag, but with full finger flexion. His grip strength was 82.85% and his DASH score was 3.33. He was satisfied with the treatment result and denied further appointment.