Diagnosis of the aetiology of a locked metacarpophalangeal joint using MRI.
A case is reported of a locked MP joint due to ulceration of the metacarpal head. This was clearly visible on MRI scan.
Schuind
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Department of Orthopaedics, Université libre de Bruxelles, Belgium.
Stallenberg
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D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D008662:Metacarpophalangeal Joint / Q000473:pathology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D008663:Metacarpus / Q000293:injuries* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D014456:Ulcer