Compound incomplete dislocation of the trapezium and compound fractured hamate hook.
A wringer injury with a compound "fracture" dislocation of the trapezium treated with single Kirschner-wire axial-fixation to the proximal second metacarpal is discussed. Full return of function was present at one year with minimal traumatic arthritis. A hamate hook fracture also healed without complications and without excision.
D000328:Adult; D002348:Carpal Bones / Q000293:injuries*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal; D005597:Fractures, Open / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male