Complex dorsal dislocation of the second carpometacarpal joint.
Isolated dislocation of the carpometacarpal joint of the index finger is a rare injury. This paper reports a case of an isolated dorsal dislocation of the second carpometacarpal joint not reducible by closed means. At open reduction, the extensor carpi radialis brevis was found to be interposed in the joint, blocking reduction.
Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Naval Hospital, Portsmouth, Va.
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Choban
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Eshman
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Dupuy
D000328:Adult; D001864:Bone Wires; D002348:Carpal Bones / Q000293:injuries*; D002370:Casts, Surgical; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000601:surgery*; D008023:Ligaments, Articular / Q000293:injuries*; D008297:Male; D008663:Metacarpus / Q000293:injuries*; D014954:Wrist Injuries / Q000601:surgery*