title: Volar metacarpophalangeal joint dislocation.
abstract: Volar dislocation of the metacarpophalangeal joint is a very rare clinical finding. A volar dislocation of the metacarpophalangeal joint of the left index finger in a 44 year old man is reported. Closed reduction proved unsuccessful requiring subsequent open reduction and internal fixation via a combined dorsal and volar approach. The presentation, mechanism of injury and treatment of this case and other previously reported cases are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Hand Surgery, St John's Hospital, Livingston.
authors.forename: W L
authors.initials: WL
authors.lastname: Lam
authors.forename: A M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Fitzgerald
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Hooper
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008662:Metacarpophalangeal Joint / Q000601:surgery*