Long-term outcomes of metacarpal fractures surgically treated using bioabsorbable plates: A retrospective study

Implants made from bioabsorbable unsintered hydroxyapatite and poly-L-lactate composites (u-HA/ PLLA) are widely used in the oral, maxillofacial, and orthopedic fields. This study assess the long-term (> 5 years) outcomes of patients with metacarpal fractures who were surgically treated using bioabsorbable plates and screws (Super-Fixsorb MX40 mesh; Teijin Medical Technology, Osaka, Japan).