Authors

  • Fayaz W Memon Asst. Professor, Grant Medical College and Sir J.J. group of Hospitals, Mumbai
  • Hemant Patankar Patankar Hand and limb Reconstruction Clinic, Mumbai
  • Abdul Malik Nagori Dr D.Y. Patil Medical College, Nerul, Navi Mumbai

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7439/ijbr.v9i5.4663

Keywords:

Actinomycetes, calcaneum

Abstract

Background: Fifth metacarpal neck fractures, also known as Boxer fractures, commonly occur as a result of axial impact on a clenched fist. There is no agreement over the optimum management of undisplaced boxers fracture. We present the results of treatment by a Bouquet technique, described by Foucher in 143 consecutive cases of displaced fifth metacarpal neck fractures. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed our records for 143 consecutive cases of fifth metacarpal neck fractures treated with Bouquet technique. Clinical and radiological evaluation was done at 6 weeks, 12 weeks and 6 months. Total active motion of the fifth digit, radiography and complications if any were noted. Results: Of 143 cases, there were 113 cases with closed reduction and 30 with open reduction. Radiological union was achieved in 140 cases. Remaining 3 were lost to follow up. Good to excellent result was achieved in 95% cases. Seven cases developed bursitis at the K-wire entry site which required k-wire removal. Conclusion: The technique of flexible antegrade intramedulary nailing of fifth metacarpal neck fractures is simple, safe, soft tissue sparing, minimally invasive technique giving excellent functional and cosmetic results with minimal complications.

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Published

2018-05-29

Issue

Vol. 9 No. 5 (2018): May

Section

Original Research Articles

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. Int Jour of Biomed Res [Internet]. 2018 May 29 [cited 2025 Mar. 13];9(5):202-7. Available from: https://ssjournals.co.in/index.php/ijbr/article/view/4663