Multiple carpometacarpal dislocations. A case report and review of treatment.
Carpometacarpal dislocations of the ulnar four joints are rare injuries that are usually associated with high-energy trauma. Given the small number of cases reported, there exists some controversy regarding their optimal management. The case of a 27-year-old man who sustained a dorsal dislocation (without associated fractures) of the ulnar four carpometacarpal joints as a result of a fall from a height is presented. The literature regarding these hand injuries is reviewed, and the need for anatomic reduction and stabilization is discussed.
Smith
G R
GR
Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Brigham & Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
Yang
S S
SS
Weiland
A J
AJ
D000077:Acetabulum / Q000293:injuries; D000328:Adult; D002348:Carpal Bones / Q000601:surgery; D004556:Electric Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000150:complications; D006230:Hand Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008663:Metacarpus / Q000601:surgery; D011859:Radiography; D014955:Wrist Joint / Q000601:surgery*