Follow up to the 23 year-old male with the left ring finger | Figure 1
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Orthopedic Surgery
Follow up to the 23 year-old male with the left ring finger metacarpal fracture. Due to the obliquity of the fracture I chose open reduction internal fixation. One lag screw and a 2.0 plate. Patient will remain in a splint for one to two weeks then begin OT/range of motion.
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