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.
Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Mie University, Mie, Japan.
Hitoshi
H
Hirata
Kenji
K
Takegami
Takeshi
T
Nagakura
Masaya
M
Tsujii
Atsumasa
A
Uchida
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