Metacarpal fracture fixation using the retrograde intramedullary screw technique can be performed through two different approaches. The mini-open approach requires greater soft tissue dissection but allows for direct visualization of the metacarpal head compared with the percutaneous approach. Our aim was to determine which approach resulted in optimal screw position.
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