Fractures of Metacarpals and Phalanges
摘要
Any fracture of a metacarpal or a phalanx can alter the adaptation abilities of the hand and therefore decrease its function. The surgeon deals with six situations after the fracture of a metacarpal or a phalanx: The therapist is then left with two situations: In rehabilitation, the balance between mobilizations as early as possible and the immobilization needed in unstable fractures is essential.