Swelling or Malrotation of Metacarpal Shaft Fractures in the Evaluation of Rotational Deformity

Rotational deformity or malunion causes the most significant functional deficit in these common fractures. The evaluation of the rotation may be performed with the metacarpophalangeal joints flexed although postoperative swelling may not enable this examination with flexion of the fingers. Furthermore, it has been shown that swelling may cause rotation of the digit itself. The investigators propose that the swelling may cause a mistake in the estimation of rotation, during surgery and early follow up period. This is of special importance when open reduction and rigid fixation is performed.

Methods:

Prospective analysis of XX isolated metacarpal fractures treated, in YY patients was performed. End-on view of the finger-nail was taken with a digital camera on the day of OR, at 2 weeks and at 1 year. The photos were taken on a standard apparatus and from a distance of XX cm and evaluated using ZZ software in comparison with photos taken of the other hand, according to the involved digit. Range of motion, type of fracture and type of fixation were compared.

Study Overview

• Status: Unknown
• Conditions: Metacarpal Shaft Fractures

• Study Type: Observational

Contacts and Locations

• Study Contact: Name: Shai Luria, M.D; Phone Number: 972-2-6776342; Email: ShaiL@hadassah.org.il

Study Locations

• Israel
  • Jerusalem, Israel
    • Recruiting
    • Hadassah Medical Organization
  • Jerusalem, Israel
    • Not yet recruiting
    • Hadassah Medical Organization
    • Contact: Arik Tzukert, DMD; Phone Number: 00 972 2 6776095

Participation Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

• Ages Eligible for Study: 18 years to 75 years (Adult, Older Adult)
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: No
• Genders Eligible for Study: All

• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Men and Women with isolated metacarpal fractures

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

1. isolated metacarpal fractures in one hand- fingers 2, 3, 4, 5
2. treated with cast or surgical treatment , closed or open reduction

Exclusion Criteria:

1. multiple fractures simultaneously
2. fractures in both hands
3. former fracture in one of the fingers, two palms,metacarpal,proximal phalanx (with exception of the thumb)
4. open fracture, open wounds, infection
5. pregnancy, inability performing full x-ray follow up

Study Plan

How is the study designed?

Number of groups / cohorts

1

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Metacarpal Shaft Fractures

Collaborators and Investigators

• Sponsor: Hadassah Medical Organization

Study record dates

Study Major Dates

• Study Start: August 1, 2009
• Primary Completion (Anticipated): March 1, 2015

Study Registration Dates

• First Submitted: July 6, 2009
• First Submitted That Met QC Criteria: July 7, 2009
• First Posted (Estimate): July 8, 2009

Study Record Updates

• Last Update Posted (Estimate): March 22, 2013
• Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria: March 21, 2013
• Last Verified: March 1, 2013

More Information

Terms related to this study

• Additional Relevant MeSH Terms: Wounds and Injuries; Fractures, Bone
• Other Study ID Numbers: LUR01-CTIL -HMO