title: Neglected floating fifth metacarpal: a case report.
abstract: Simultaneous dislocation of the metacarpophalangeal and carpometacarpal joint has been previously reported. Floating metacarpals occur when the metacarpal head displaces volarly and the base displaces towards the dorsal side.    A closed dislocation at both ends of the fifth ray is unusual. In this study, we report a neglected case of floating fifth ray and its management along with a review of the literature.
authors.affiliation: Civil Hospital, Mukerian, Punjab, India. docajaypal@gmail.com
authors.forename: Ajay Pal
authors.initials: AP
authors.lastname: Singh
authors.forename: Ish Kumar
authors.initials: IK
authors.lastname: Dhammi
authors.forename: Anil Kumar
authors.initials: AK
authors.lastname: Jain
authors.forename: Mahi Pal
authors.initials: MP
authors.lastname: Singh
mesh_terms: D052737:Carpometacarpal Joints / Q000503:physiopathology*; D005384:Finger Joint / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008662:Metacarpophalangeal Joint / Q000503:physiopathology*; D008875:Middle Aged; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures; D011859:Radiography; D016896:Treatment Outcome