Table 1.
Summarization for Reviewed Studies on Clinical Outcomes Following Nail Fixation of Metacarpal Fracture
| Study | N | F/U (wk) | Injury/Fracture Pattern | Nail Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bach et al,19 2006 | 10 | 104 | Metacarpal shaft | Locking nail (Smith and Nephew) |
| Baum et al,14 2023 | 11 | 12 | Metacarpal fracture with CMC dislocation | Threaded nail (INnate) |
| Giron et al,15 2023 | 80 | 10 | NR | Threaded nail (INnate) |
| Hoelscher,16 2024 | 44 | 6 | Metacarpal shaft | Threaded nail (INnate) |
| Niempoog et al,11 2018 | 3 | 106 | Metacarpal shaft | Locking nail |
CMC, carpometacarpal; F/U, postoperative follow-up; N, sample size for metacarpal outcomes; NR, not reported.