title: Irreducible MP joint dislocation due to entrapment of FPL.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Division of Plastic and Hand Surgery, Toronto Western Hospital, Ontario, Canada.
authors.forename: L A
authors.initials: LA
authors.lastname: Hughes
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Freiberg
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male; D008662:Metacarpophalangeal Joint / Q000293:injuries*; D009132:Muscles / Q000473:pathology; D013933:Thumb / Q000293:injuries*