Palmar metacarpophalangeal joint dislocation.
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.
Vandeweyer
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Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Etterbeek-Ixelles Hospital, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium.
Zygas
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Libotte
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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