title: Isolated carpometacarpal dislocation of the thumb. Case report.
abstract: Traumatic isolated dislocation of the first carpometacarpal joint, treated with internal fixation and immobilisation for 6 weeks, yielded satisfactory results. However, clinical and X-ray examination at 18 months follow-up demonstrated slight instability. Open reduction and suture of ligament and capsule should be considered.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, County Hospital, Aabenraa, Denmark.
authors.forename: C W
authors.initials: CW
authors.lastname: Jakobsen
authors.forename: J J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Elberg
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005383:Finger Injuries; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D008662:Metacarpophalangeal Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D011859:Radiography; D013933:Thumb / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery