Arcus zygomaticus is one of the weakest parts in the facial bone that can be easily affected and fractured by traumas. The typical shape of the fracture is midline depression and separation from zygomatic and temporal bone. Sometimes by the whole arcus fracture can be occur. The arcus fractures can be seen the component of the zygomatic complex fracture and also may happen as an isolated damage...

This study describes a new technique called the "fish hook" technique for the treatment of bony mallet finger. This technique catches the dorsal fragment with a bent K-wire shaped like a fish hook. Transarticular fixation is performed with another K-wire. This technique does not directly penetrate the bone fragment to prevent fragment comminution. This study included 26 patients with mallet fin...

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the results of surgical treatment of fifth metatarsal base fractures using a mini-hook plate. Seventeen patients with Lawrence classification zones I (n=6) and II (n=11) fifth metatarsal base fractures with an initial fracture displacement more than 2 mm and a small (less than 2 mm) comminuted avulsion fragment were included in the study. Patients treat...

1878-3317/$ e see front matter Copyright 2012, Ta http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jecm.2012.09.002 Background: The ideal fixation method for unstable distal clavicle fractures is still controversial. Clavicular hook plates (HPs) are an effective option but the clinical efficacy and advantages/disadvantages of this implant compared with the tension band wire technique in treating this fracture have ...

Abstract Background The hemi-hamate arthroplasty is utilised for the management of complex fracture-dislocations injuries proximal interphalangeal joints (PIPJ) fingers. PIPJ outcomes are well described, including post-operative range motion, grip strength and osteochondral graft union. However, there a paucity evidence analysing rate donor site morbidity complications. This systematic review a...

A case of hamate dislocation is presented. This is associated with subluxation of the fourth and fifth metacarpi bones with the hamate in a dorsal direction. No other capital or metacarpus injury was involved. The mechanism of injury was a direct crushing force. A close reduction was attempted successfully with percutaneous K-wire fixation. These were removed after 6 weeks and physiotherapy con...