Management of metacarpal fractures

Abstract The metacarpal fractures are common fractures which are treated by orthopaedic surgeons, plastic surgeons and hand surgeons equally. These are seen in young adults who have active life style. These have a major impact in life style of the patients if these are not treated adequately. The management of the fractures vary among surgeons to surgeons; two surgeons in the same centre can have a different treatment plan for a fracture. There are no standard guidelines for the treatment and it ranges from conservative management, Kirschner’s wire (K-wires), plates and screws. This review article is about the management of metacarpal fractures where the commonly done procedures are reviewed.