Winkelstabile Implantate an der Hand

Currently there are various materials available for osteosynthesis in the region of the hand. The discussion in the literature about locking implants in the region of the hand is still continuing. Fractures of the bases of metacarpal bones and especially of the first metacarpals are good indications for locking plates but locking plates are not always advantageous. Most reconstructions of bones in the region of the hand can be achieved without using the thicker and more expensive implants. Non-locking implants, screws and Kirschner wires for osteosynthesis are mostly sufficient to achieve stable fixation but for phalangeal fractures plates should be avoided because of poor functional results. Only the hand surgeon can make the decision which of the various implants should be used.