title: Simultaneous open complex dislocations of the index and middle metacarpophalangeal joints.
abstract: This paper reports on a case of complex dorsal dislocations of both the right index and middle metacarpophalangeal joints. A 32-year-old man involved in a motor vehicle accident presented with both the index and middle metacarpal heads protruding through a transverse laceration in his right palm. After irrigation with normal saline, each joint was easily reduced by gentle manipulation only. A literature review of similar cases is presented.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics, United Hospitals Medical Center, Newark, New Jersey, USA.
authors.forename: K E
authors.initials: KE
authors.lastname: Fraser
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D005597:Fractures, Open / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008662:Metacarpophalangeal Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D011859:Radiography