title: Traumatic divergent dislocation of the extensor tendons over the metacarpophalangeal joint.
abstract: Dislocation of the extensor tendon over the metacarpophalangeal joint (MCP) is rare. Involvement of the fifth ray is even more exceptional. The authors of the present study describe such a case that occurred in a professional musician. We report a divergent dislocation of both extensor tendons over the metacarpophalangeal joint of the fifth finger.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University Hospital Pellenberg, Pellenberg, Belgium.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: De Smet
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Heirweg
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Vandesande
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008662:Metacarpophalangeal Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome