All approaches to the metacarpals

$The dorsal approach is indicated for oblique, spiral, comminuted, or transverse fractures of the diaphysis and metaphysis ...$

$This approach is used for intraarticular fractures of the fifth metacarpal base, fracture dislocations of the fifth ...$

$This approach is indicated for intraarticular fractures of the metacarpal head, injuries of the metacarpophalangeal (MCP) ...$

$This approach is indicated for extraarticular fractures of the neck of the fifth metacarpal, if intramedullary wire fixation ...$

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