title: Divergent dislocation of the fourth and fifth carpometacarpal joints.
abstract: A case of divergent dislocation of the fourth and fifth carpometacarpal joints is reported. The injury resulted from a high-energy trauma and was treated by closed reduction and cast immobilization for 4 weeks. Evaluation at the 26-month follow-up visit showed good radiographic and functional results.
authors.affiliation: Hand Surgery Unit, University of Modena, Italy.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Busa
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Internullo
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Caroli
mesh_terms: D002370:Casts, Surgical; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D014955:Wrist Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*