A cheaper external fixator for phalynx fractures of hand - functional outcome study

Background: Phalynx fractures account for 2.9% of and are most commonly associated with machinery injuries in middle young-aged individuals. Many external fixators used the fixation phalanges complexity which costly. In this study, we a cheap, easy fixator to construct can be as an emergency or definitive fixation. Aims Objectives: The aim study was evaluate functional outcome after using cheaper phalynx place costly mini is normally. Materials Methods: We had done on 28 patients phalangeal fractures, mostly due open (22 patients), male predominance (20). mean age group our 34.89 years. common involved ring finger (11 cases). made syringe caps K-wires fixators. Results: Total active motion score assess 3 months follow-up serial X-rays assessing union. At end months, 22 (78.5%) shown excellent results, two (7.1%) fair three (10.7%) good one patient (3.5%) poor results. Conclusion: suggest cheap reconstruct instruments available OT. This gives similar results complex high-end compared previous studies. needs less expertise training cost-effective patient.