Irreducible MP joint dislocation due to entrapment of FPL.
A case of irreducible dorsal dislocation of the first MP joint is presented. The tendon of FPL was trapped dorsal to the metacarpal head, and open reduction was necessary.
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Division of Plastic and Hand Surgery, Toronto Western Hospital, Ontario, Canada.
Freiberg
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D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male; D008662:Metacarpophalangeal Joint / Q000293:injuries*; D009132:Muscles / Q000473:pathology; D013933:Thumb / Q000293:injuries*