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SUBMITTER: Marcovici LL
PROVIDER: S-EPMC8322571 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Marcovici Lucian Lior LL Atzei Andrea A Cozzolino Roberto R Luchetti Riccardo R
Arthroscopy techniques 20210620 7
Fracture of the base of the thumb metacarpal (M1) is a common finding in hand trauma. Closed reduction and K-wire fixation and open reduction-internal fixation are traditional treatments of choice. The arthroscopic assisted technique has been introduced to improve intra-articular fragment reduction and to preserve fragment vascularization and capsular and ligamentous integrity along with joint stability. Indications for arthroscopic assistance are all types of intra-articular fractures or pendin ...[more]