title: [Isolated traumatic dorsal dislocation of the metacarpophalangeal joint of the index finger].
abstract: A woman aged 36 sustained a dislocation of the metacarpophalangeal joint of the index finger occurred during a volleyball match. It appeared to be a complex dislocation with entrapment of soft tissue, which is rare. Open reduction with a volar approach gave a good result. The postoperative course was uneventful. Adequate treatment necessitates rapid diagnosis. The herniation of the head of the metacarpal bone through the volar surface precluded closed repositioning. The palmar surgical approach is difficult but gives good anatomical results. The dorsal approach is safer but more laborious. Rapid mobilization is necessary for a good long-term result.
authors.affiliation: Afd. Cardiologie, Ziekenhuis Eemland, locatie De Lichtenberg, Amersfoort.
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Alsemgeest
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: van Ooijen
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000601:surgery; D008662:Metacarpophalangeal Joint / Q000293:injuries*; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities