title: Volar dislocation of the metacarpophalangeal joint of the thumb.
abstract: A rare case of volar dislocation of the metacarpophalangeal joint of the thumb is reported. Open reduction was necessary to correct the deformity.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center, Lewiston, ME.
authors.forename: J P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Cederna
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008662:Metacarpophalangeal Joint / Q000293:injuries*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D013933:Thumb / Q000293:injuries*