Irreducible volar subluxation of the metacarpophalangeal joint of the thumb.
An unusual case of irreducible volar metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint subluxation of the thumb is described. The tendon of the extensor pollicis longus (EPL) was trapped palmar to the metacarpal head and open reduction was necessary.
Hirata
Hitoshi
H
Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Mie University, Mie, Japan.
Takegami
Kenji
K
Nagakura
Takeshi
T
Tsujii
Masaya
M
Uchida
Atsumasa
A
D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008662:Metacarpophalangeal Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D012421:Rupture / Q000601:surgery; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D013933:Thumb / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery