METACARPAL FRACTURES

Metacarpal fractures can occur after trauma. They often present with pain and swelling.

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Treatment is dependent on multiple factors that can be evaluated in the office with x-rays and physical examination

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Non-operative treatment options:

Buddy taping and bracing and early motion therapy

Splinting or casting

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Operative treatment options:

Pinning or plating of bones

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There is a wide variety of treatment options, we will discuss them in detail as well as your post-operative rehab protocol if we decide on surgery.