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Abstract
Between 1980 and 1989, 33 patients were treated operatively according to Iselin for
a proximal metacarpal thumb fracture. At follow-up all but one patient had a good
functional result with no restrictions in work, sports, or delicate hand movements.
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Publication history
Accepted:
December 16,
1991
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© 1992 Published by Elsevier Inc.