From: Antegrade intramedullary fixation for adolescent fifth metacarpal neck fracture and its impact on epiphyseal growth
Mean (Range)
Fracture healing time, months
2.69 ± 0.83 (2–4)
Cross-sectional area, %
3.46 ± 0.78 (2.1–4.9)
Premature epiphyseal closure, yes/no
1/20
DASH
1.76 ± 1.48 (0–4)
VAS
0.19 ± 0.60 (0–2)
Grip strength of opposite side, %
91.55 ± 4.52 (85–101)