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Intra-Articular Disorders

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Cardiovascular Medicine

Fracture Management

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Metacarpal Fracture

Aka: Metacarpal Fracture, MCP Fracture
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  1. Signs
    1. Dorsal angulation (secondary to interosseus muscles)
  2. Management: Fracture well aligned and apposed
    1. Immobilize for 4 weeks
      1. Short Arm plaster cast or Splint
      2. Aluminum splint extending under finger
    2. Accept slight shortening

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