Non-operative management of metacarpal II-IV fractures: A retrospective study from a tertiary hand unit.

Metacarpal fractures produce significant hand disability, and non-operative management of these fractures can produce satisfactory functional outcomes with few complications. However, most studies assessing non-operative outcomes of metacarpal fractures revolves around metacarpals I and V, which possess different anatomy. Therefore, further investigation into outcomes after non-operative treatment of metacarpals II-IV is required to inform management decisions and allow modification of the rehabilitation protocols to specific fracture patterns.

Potential Benefits and Drawbacks of Virtual Clinics in General Surgery: Pilot Cross-Sectional Questionnaire Study.

Background: Escalating demand for specialist health care puts considerable demand on hospital services. Technology offers a means by which health care providers may increase the efficiency of health care delivery.

Objective: The aim of this study was to conduct a pilot study of the feasibility, benefits, and drawbacks of a virtual clinic (VC) in the general surgical service of a busy tertiary center.