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Fracture of the metacarpal base

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These are usually stable injuries - with the exception of a fracture dislocation of the thumb - and once any rotational deformity has been corrected, respond well to splintage of the finger in a volar slab extending from below the elbow to the proximal finger joint.

The splint is usually removed after 3 weeks and then exercises encouraged.


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