title: Dorsal dislocation of the index carpometacarpal joint.
abstract: Dorsal dislocations of the index metacarpal are rare occurrences. A case is presented with an unusual mechanism of injury. Successful management included open reduction and internal temporary fixation of the involved joint.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, Naples, Florida, USA.
authors.forename: R S
authors.initials: RS
authors.lastname: Carneiro
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Rancatore
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D004630:Emergencies; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008662:Metacarpophalangeal Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D011859:Radiography