title: Dislocation and fracture-dislocation of the carpometacarpal joints.
abstract: Dislocations and fracture-dislocations of the carpometacarpal joints are rare. Diagnosis requires a high index of suspicion, careful examination, and appropriate radiography. Treatment is controversial and is based upon the injury pattern and the surgeon's experience and preference. This article reviews the pertinent anatomy, mechanism of injury, evaluation, and treatment of patients with carpometacarpal joint injuries.
authors.affiliation: Division of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, Madison.
authors.forename: P J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Jebson
authors.forename: W D
authors.initials: WD
authors.lastname: Engber
authors.forename: R H
authors.initials: RH
authors.lastname: Lange
mesh_terms: D000465:Algorithms; D001174:Arthrodesis; D001858:Bone Nails; D001864:Bone Wires; D002370:Casts, Surgical; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000379:methods; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D008349:Manipulation, Orthopedic; D008662:Metacarpophalangeal Joint / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries; D011859:Radiography; D014954:Wrist Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D014955:Wrist Joint / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging