title: Palmar metacarpophalangeal joint dislocation.
abstract: Palmar dislocations of the long finger metacarpophalangeal joint are extremely rare and easily missed at the first clinical examination. We describe a palmar metacarpophalangeal dislocation of the long finger following a hyperflexion injury. The presentation, aetiology and treatment are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Etterbeek-Ixelles Hospital, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium.
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Vandeweyer
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Zygas
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Libotte
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D012008:Recurrence