Miniplate and K-Wire Fixation for Type Vb Jersey Finger: A Case Series of Nine Patients

Purpose The aim of this study was to present the results of plate and K-wire fixation for type Vb jersey finger. Methods We used a miniplate system combined with a K-wire to treat nine cases of acute type Vb jersey finger injury. The fracture healing time, functional outcomes, and complications were assessed. Results The follow-up time ranged from 13 to 44 months. All fractures healed within 7 weeks. The mean active range of motion was 70.6 degrees degrees (60 degrees degrees to 80 degrees) degrees ) for the distal interphalangeal joint and 105 degrees degrees (100 degrees degrees to 110 degrees) degrees ) for the proximal interphalangeal joint. All affected fi ngers were able to move actively with no pain, and there was no nail deformity. Two patients with the longest radiographic follow-up showed a congruent joint surface with no degenerative change at 44 months. Conclusions Miniplate and K-wire fi xation offers adequate fi xation strength for the early initiation of active exercises so that a good functional result can be achieved.