Functional and Radiological Outcomes of First Metacarpal Fractures Treated with Minimally Invasive Reduction and Osteosynthesis System

Ruchit  Vyas; Meet  Patel; Tarun V.  Desai; Dhaval M.  Tailor; Dhaval D.  Pandya; Chirag V.  Thakkar

doi:10.18502/jost.v12i1.21118

Ruchit Vyas Senior Resident, GMERS Medical College Gotri, Vadodara, India
Meet Patel Junior Resident, GMERS Medical College Gotri, Vadodara, India
Tarun V. Desai Associate Professor, GMERS Medical College Gotri, Vadodara, India
Dhaval M. Tailor Assistant Professor, GMERS Medical College Gotri, Vadodara, India
Dhaval D. Pandya Assistant Professor, GMERS Medical College Gotri, Vadodara, India
Chirag V. Thakkar Professor, GMERS Medical College Gotri, Vadodara, India

DOI: https://doi.org/10.18502/jost.v12i1.21118

Keywords: Bone Fracture; Closed Fracture Reduction; Metacarpal Bones

Abstract

Background: First metacarpal base fractures, comprising 4% of hand fractures, pose treatment challenges due to the thumb’s functional importance. This study evaluates the functional and radiological outcomes of the Minimally Invasive Reduction and Osteosynthesis System (MIROS) for these fractures.

Methods: A prospective study was conducted on 30 patients with first metacarpal base fractures treated with MIROS at a single institute from June 2022 to October 2024, with a 6-month follow-up. Patients aged ≥≥18 years with closed fractures were included; open fractures were excluded.

Results: Functional outcomes, assessed by the Kapandji score, showed 80% of patients achieving a perfect score of 10 (mean: 9.85 ± 0.46). Radiographic union occurred at a mean of 5.13 ± 1.30 weeks. Extra-articular fractures had the best outcomes, while Rolando fractures showed reduced function.

Conclusion: MIROS demonstrated excellent results, with high functional scores, early mobilization, minimal complications, and faster union compared to traditional fixation techniques. It is a reliable, minimally invasive option for managing first metacarpal base fractures, particularly for extra-articular and Bennett types, although Rolando fractures may require more rigid fixation strategies.