Arthroscopic Management of Metacarpophalangeal Articular Fractures

ABSTRACT

Articular fractures involving the metacarpophalangeal joints of the thumb and digits are relatively common injuries in the hand that require particular attention to anatomic reduction in order to minimize late complications that can include stiffness/contracture, malunion, and development of late post-traumatic arthrosis. Careful assessment by the specialized hand surgeon is often needed to determine what type of treatment is needed for certain complex articular fractures at the MCP joint which may also include ligamentous avulsion fractures.