Outcome of Interfragmentary Screw Fixation in Displaced Extra-Articular Metacarpal Fractures

Objective: To report the outcome in terms of union cases treated with interfragmentary screw fixation displaced extra-articular metacarpal fractures. Study Design: Retrospective study. Place and Duration: The Department Orthopedic surgery, Ghurki Trust Teaching Hospital Lahore, Pakistan from January 2021 to December 2021. Methodology: During study period, a total 79 both genders aged 18-60 years unilateral fractures within 2 weeks undergoing were analyzed. A special format was designed record all data. Information like gender, age (years), side involvement (left or right) occupational details noted. Patients followed up till 16th week label at last follow up. Results: In for fractures, 49 (62.0%) male 30 (38.0%) female representing femal ratio 1.6:1. mean noted be 37.64±11.81 while 51 (64.6%) between 18-40 years. Residential status 54 (68.4%) rural. Socio-economic 43 (54.4%) low. Right involved 50 (63.3%) cases. Thirty two patients (40.5%) manual workers. Table-1 is showing socio-demographic characteristics displace At final (16th week), reported 75 (94.9%) remaining 4 (5.1%) having non-union. Practical Implications: Comparative studies are necessary further establish efficiency contemporary approaches regarding treatment Conclusion: Outcomes very good. Keywords: Interfragmentary fixation, fracture, outcome, union.