ABSTRACT
Introduction: Metacarpal fractures have a high incidence in young males. Most of them can be treated non-surgically; Recently, fixation with intramedullary headless compressive screw has been achieved, with good results.
Objective: Describing the experience in treatment of metacarpal fractures with intramedullary headless compressive screws. Descriptive, retrospective study, conducted at the University Hospital, Montevideo, Uruguay, from July 2017 to July 2018, including patients with metacarpal fractures, fixed by intramedullary headless compressive screws. Surgical technique, postoperative and follow-up are presented; as well as evaluating functional result, complications and return to work. Results were classified as good in five cases and regular in one.
Conclusions: This fixation seems to be a good alternative for short or transverse oblique fractures, providing adequate stability and allowing early mobilization.
Keywords: Intramedullary fracture fixation; Bone screws; Hand; Metacarpal bones; Compression fractures