title: Volar dislocation of second, third, and fourth carpometacarpal joints: a rare and easily missed diagnosis.
abstract: Volar carpometacarpal dislocation is a rare form of hand injury that can be easily missed without applying a high level of suspicion and performing a meticulous examination. In this case report, we present a rare case of compound volar dislocation of the second, third, and fourth carpometacarpal joints in a 40-year-old male. This was managed by closed reduction and the use of a mini external fixator. The patient regained a good range of motion in 6 weeks with no pain. It is important to diagnose and treat this injury in order to avoid the considerable morbidity associated with this condition.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, J.N. Medical College, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India. drjavedjameel@rediffmail.com
authors.forename: Javed
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Jameel
authors.forename: Mohd
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Zahid
authors.forename: Mazhar
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Abbas
authors.forename: Abdul Qayyum
authors.initials: AQ
authors.lastname: Khan
mesh_terms: D000063:Accidents, Traffic; D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology; D008297:Male; D008662:Metacarpophalangeal Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures; D053401:Palmar Plate / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery*; D011859:Radiography; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D014945:Wound Healing