Fracture dislocation of the fifth metacarpal resulting in compression of the deep branch of the ulnar nerve.
A volar fracture dislocation of the base of the fifth metacarpal resulted in compression of the deep branch of the ulnar nerve. Operative correction of the deformity resulted in full recovery.
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, St. Vincent's Hospital, Dublin, Ireland.
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O'Rourke
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D005260:Female; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D008662:Metacarpophalangeal Joint; D008875:Middle Aged; D009408:Nerve Compression Syndromes / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D014459:Ulnar Nerve