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The S-Quattro in the Management of Acute Intraarticular Phalangeal Fractures of the HandFrom the Department of Orthopaedics & Trauma, Stepping Hill Hospital, Stockport, UK Correspondence: Mr W. Khan, 3 Lower Brook Lane, Worsley, Manchester, M28-2LL, UK. Tel.: +161 727 9331 E-mail: wasimkhan{at}doctors.org.uk Intraarticular phalangeal fractures of the hand are difficult and challenging to manage. Dynamic external fixation devices offer the advantages of allowing distraction of the impacted fracture and early joint mobilization. We present our study of 100 patients with a variety of fractures who were treated with the S-Quattro technique over a 6-year period, with an average follow-up of 10.5 months. The mean active range of motion regained was 92° for proximal interphalangeal joints (81 fractures), 82° for distal interphalangeal joints (10 fractures), 91° for metacarpophalangeal joints (6 fractures) and 80° for interphalangeal joints of the thumb (3 fractures). Only nine patients complained of mild or moderate pain. Postoperative radiographic appearances were satisfactory in all but five out of the 100 patients. This device is a simple and effective technique for the management of these difficult fractures. It offers advantages in terms of versatility, ease of application, good tolerance by patients, few complications and good outcome.
Key Words: S-Quattro • external fixation • intraarticular fractures • phalangeal fractures
Journal of Hand Surgery (British and European Volume), Vol. 31, No. 1,
79-92 (2006) |
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