title: Posterior fracture-dislocation of the IV metacarpal hamate articulation: case report.
abstract: Posterior fracture-dislocation of the metacarpal hamate articulation is rare. A single case managed with splint immobilization and early finger motion is reported. The early functional results utilizing this method are excellent.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002348:Carpal Bones / Q000293:injuries*; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male; D008663:Metacarpus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D011859:Radiography; D014954:Wrist Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*