[Treatment of phalangeal fractures using the mini-hook plate. An alternative for surgical fixation of small phalangeal bone fragments?].

Background: Fixation of the small bony fragments of the phalanges is often difficult. In this study a clinical and radiological evaluation was carried out after operative treatment using the mini-hook plate.

Patients And Methods: Between 2003 and 2006 a total of 36 fractures were treated operatively using the mini-hook plate.