Traumatic dislocation of the extensor tendons over the fifth metacarpo-phalangeal joint.
An unusual traumatic dislocation of the extensor tendons of the fifth metacarpo-phalangeal joint is reported. The extensor hood and capsule were split longitudinally in the mid-line dorsally and the extensor tendons separated, displacing in opposite directions onto the side of the metacarpal head.
Van Meirhaeghe
J
J
University Hospital of Gent, Belgium.
Vercauteren
M
M
D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000601:surgery*; D008662:Metacarpophalangeal Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000601:surgery*