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Representative case of an extra-articular fracture in the modified technique group (Patient 5). a, b Preoperative radiographs. c, d One-day postoperative radiographs. e, f Six-week postoperative radiographs before the K-wire was removed. g–i Appearance during the operation. j–l Functional appearance after 6 months. m–o Functional appearance after 1 year. The abduction and bending ability of the thumb were significantly lower on the injured than uninjured side 6 months postoperatively, but the difference was not significant 1 year postoperatively