Splint for reducing fractures of the metacarpals

Details Splint for reducing fractures of the metacarpals Splint for reducing fractures of the metacarpals

1979-12-26

1981-10-13

Yasko, John D.

Surgery

Truss

Perineal

128 87A, A61F 510

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042942373

ABSTRACT:
A splint for reducing fractures of the metacarpals having a foundation lying adjacent the ulnar side of the hand and extending over the dorsum and the palm. An adjustable pressure plate is advanced toward the dorsum where its force reduces the apex of the broken metacarpal. The foundation is held in place on the hand by an adjustable strap.

REFERENCES:
patent: 1880945 (1932-10-01), Ettinger
patent: 2520035 (1950-08-01), Goldberg
patent: 3439673 (1969-04-01), Sprecher
patent: 3595225 (1971-07-01), Beeman
patent: 3788307 (1974-01-01), Kistner
Granberry's Metacarpal and Phalanges Splint, DePuy Catalogue, 1943, p. 18.

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