Dislocation of the trapezium (multangulum majus). A case report.
A case of complete, closed dislocation of the trapezium is reported. The treatment was open reposition and fixation with two Kirschner wires. No avascular necrosis occurred. Two and a half years after the injury there were no subjective complaints, the mobility and strength of the thumb were normal and there were no radiological signs of arthrosis.
D000328:Adult; D002348:Carpal Bones / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D013933:Thumb / Q000503:physiopathology