From: Antegrade intramedullary fixation for adolescent fifth metacarpal neck fracture and its impact on epiphyseal growth
ROM of MCP joint,°
Apex dorsal angulation (Head‑shaft angle)
P-value
Pre-operative,°
Post-operative, °
Affected
87.97±2.35˚
44.49±2.64˚
15.74±2.47˚
<0.001
unaffected
88.45±2.39˚
-
15.17±1.70˚
0.084
0.056