Early Mobilization of Spiral Metacarpal Fractures Compared With Operative Treatment

"Conservative treatment with early mobilisation~The patient is instructed to do a fist and is not allowed to leave the clinic before. Active mobilisation under control (doctor or physiotherapist) is performed until healing of the fracture is documented."

Operation of the fracture. Usually open reduction and internal fixation with plates and screws or just screws within 2 weeks of injury. Immobilisation in a cast for two weeks followed by physiotherapy.