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Metacarpal fractures are common injuries and typically present with an apex dorsal deformity. There may be a rotational component involved, which must be assessed. These injuries are often able to be treated nonoperatively with closed reduction and casting; however, if reduction cannot be held, multiple metacarpals are fractured, there is significant comminution, or the fracture is open, operative intervention such as CRPP or ORIF may be indicated.
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Rosenbaum, Y.A., Awan, H.M. (2017). Metacarpal Fractures. In: Eltorai, A., Eberson, C., Daniels, A. (eds) Orthopedic Surgery Clerkship. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-52567-9_46
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