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We present a novel antegrade intramedullary screw placement and antegrade guidewire technique for ISF that avoids disruption of the metacarpal head and allows for access to multiple metacarpals through a single incision. Cadaveric evaluation confirmed consistent sparing of the distal carpal row and demonstrated the feasibility of this technique across the index through small finger metacarpals. 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