title: [Dislocation of the thumb saddle joint].
abstract: Pure dislocation of the thumb joint is rare. The mechanism is a directed trauma along the 1. metacarpal joint in slight flexion. The reposition is simple. A anteroposterior view is necessary to ascertain the carpometacarpal joint of the thumb.
mesh_terms: D002370:Casts, Surgical; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D013933:Thumb / Q000293:injuries*; D014945:Wound Healing
vernacular_title: Luxation des Daumensattelgelenkes.