Simultaneous dislocation of all five carpometacarpal joints.
A case of unique combination of simultaneous dislocation of all five carpometacarpal joints is presented. The mechanism of injury in this case seems to be some manner of punching with a closed fist rather than direct violence. Satisfactory results were achieved using simple principles of manipulation under anesthesia, open reduction, and skeletal fixation, followed by intensive physiotherapy.
Fayman
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Department of Surgery, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa.
Hugo
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de Wet
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D000063:Accidents, Traffic; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D008663:Metacarpus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D008722:Methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D014954:Wrist Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D014955:Wrist Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery