A series of 28 cases of fractures of the small tubular bones of the hand, including Bennetts fracture, were treated with the minor unilateral multifunctional external fixator. After manipulation, a hole was drilled on the proximal and distal parts of the fractured bone. Hand in functional position, the external fixator was set in place. Functional exercises were begun after the fixation. The patients were follwed up for two to six months. The average healing time was thirtyfive days. The average healing time for Bennett’s fractures was twentyeight days, and for the fractures of metacarpal bone was forty-two days. There were no deformity and complication of infection following external fixation.The functional recovery of the hands was satisfactory. The fixator had the following advantages: It was simple and had tight fixation; fractures with infection, was still indicated and could be adjusted according to the clinical purpose.

Citation： Yu Zhongjia,Yu Shen,Sui Shuping,et al.. APPLICATION OF THE MINOR UNILATERAL MULTIFUNCTIONAL EXTERNAL FIXATOR IN HAND SURGER. Chinese Journal of Reparative and Reconstructive Surgery, 1995, 9(4): 207-208. doi: Copy

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