New Locked-Wire-Type External Fixator (the Ichi-Fixator) for Fourth and Fifth Carpometacarpal Joint Dislocation
We developed a new fixation method that involves the insertion of two wires and external wire fixation using a metal clamp. The aim of this technique was to increase the stability and rigidity of conventional percutaneous Kirchner wire fixation. Here, we present a patient with dislocation of the fou...
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| author | Satoshi Ichihara Masao Suzuki Akira Hara Toshiya Kudo Yuichiro Maruyama |
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| description | We developed a new fixation method that involves the insertion of two wires and external wire fixation using a metal clamp. The aim of this technique was to increase the stability and rigidity of conventional percutaneous Kirchner wire fixation. Here, we present a patient with dislocation of the fourth and fifth carpometacarpal joints who was satisfactorily treated with closed reduction and percutaneous fixation with a linking external wire fixator (Ichi-Fixator). Operative treatment using the Ichi-Fixator system facilitates anatomical reduction and immediate full mobilization, resulting in good outcomes. The patient could perform all routine activities with normal grip strength and a full range of hand motion without pain. Such a treatment that improves comfort after the operation and may allow an immediate return to work will clearly boost patient satisfaction. Linked external wire-type fixation enables enhanced security of fixation, facilitates postoperative mobilization, and may allow an immediate return to work. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-db2b69ce80a8494fb73b6811b4b14f3e2025-02-03T07:24:07ZengWileyCase Reports in Orthopedics2090-67492090-67572018-01-01201810.1155/2018/85157818515781New Locked-Wire-Type External Fixator (the Ichi-Fixator) for Fourth and Fifth Carpometacarpal Joint DislocationSatoshi Ichihara0Masao Suzuki1Akira Hara2Toshiya Kudo3Yuichiro Maruyama4Hand Surgery Center, Juntendo University Urayasu Hospital, Chiba, JapanHand Surgery Center, Juntendo University Urayasu Hospital, Chiba, JapanHand Surgery Center, Juntendo University Urayasu Hospital, Chiba, JapanHand Surgery Center, Juntendo University Urayasu Hospital, Chiba, JapanDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Juntendo University Urayasu Hospital, Chiba, JapanWe developed a new fixation method that involves the insertion of two wires and external wire fixation using a metal clamp. The aim of this technique was to increase the stability and rigidity of conventional percutaneous Kirchner wire fixation. Here, we present a patient with dislocation of the fourth and fifth carpometacarpal joints who was satisfactorily treated with closed reduction and percutaneous fixation with a linking external wire fixator (Ichi-Fixator). Operative treatment using the Ichi-Fixator system facilitates anatomical reduction and immediate full mobilization, resulting in good outcomes. The patient could perform all routine activities with normal grip strength and a full range of hand motion without pain. Such a treatment that improves comfort after the operation and may allow an immediate return to work will clearly boost patient satisfaction. Linked external wire-type fixation enables enhanced security of fixation, facilitates postoperative mobilization, and may allow an immediate return to work.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/8515781 |
| spellingShingle | Satoshi Ichihara Masao Suzuki Akira Hara Toshiya Kudo Yuichiro Maruyama New Locked-Wire-Type External Fixator (the Ichi-Fixator) for Fourth and Fifth Carpometacarpal Joint Dislocation Case Reports in Orthopedics |
| title | New Locked-Wire-Type External Fixator (the Ichi-Fixator) for Fourth and Fifth Carpometacarpal Joint Dislocation |
| title_full | New Locked-Wire-Type External Fixator (the Ichi-Fixator) for Fourth and Fifth Carpometacarpal Joint Dislocation |
| title_fullStr | New Locked-Wire-Type External Fixator (the Ichi-Fixator) for Fourth and Fifth Carpometacarpal Joint Dislocation |
| title_full_unstemmed | New Locked-Wire-Type External Fixator (the Ichi-Fixator) for Fourth and Fifth Carpometacarpal Joint Dislocation |
| title_short | New Locked-Wire-Type External Fixator (the Ichi-Fixator) for Fourth and Fifth Carpometacarpal Joint Dislocation |
| title_sort | new locked wire type external fixator the ichi fixator for fourth and fifth carpometacarpal joint dislocation |
| url | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/8515781 |
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