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Grouping of specific metacarpals into categories of fixation technique.
| 1.5 IF | 1.5 L | 2.0 IF | 2.0 L | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Second metacarpal | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 12 |
| Third metacarpal | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 12 |
| Fourth metacarpal | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 12 |
| Fifth metacarpal | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 12 |
| Total | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 48 |
1.5 IF: 1.5 mm bicortical interfragmentary screw, 1.5 L: 1. 5 mm lag technique screw, 2.0 IF: 2.0 mm bicortical interfragmentary screw, 2.0 L: 2.0 mm lag technique screw
