title: Acute Dislocation of the Metacarpal-Trapezoid Joint.
abstract: The trapezoid metacarpal dislocation is a rare event. In the literature, it is found in case reports. This injury is caused by direct or indirect high energy trauma. In most cases, the dislocation is dorsal and is difficult to reproduce because the joint is not very mobile. Given the low incidence and little evidence supported in the literature regarding the management, this injury can be treated by open or closed reduction; however, it has been published that most authors use Kirschner wire fixation with good results. Here we present our experience in the management of a male patient with acute trapezoid metacarpal dislocation handled with a splint with good functional results at 6 weeks.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Hospital Universitario de Santander, Universidad Industrial de Santander, Bucaramanga, Colombia.
authors.forename: Diego Fernando Rincón
authors.initials: DF
authors.lastname: Cardozo
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Hospital Universitario de Santander, Universidad Industrial de Santander, Bucaramanga, Colombia.
authors.forename: Guillermo Varón
authors.initials: GV
authors.lastname: Plata
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Hospital Universitario de Santander, Universidad Industrial de Santander, Bucaramanga, Colombia.
authors.forename: Jairo Antonio Camacho
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Casas
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Hospital Universitario de Santander, Universidad Industrial de Santander, Bucaramanga, Colombia.
authors.forename: Natalia Sauza
authors.initials: NS
authors.lastname: Rodríguez
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D050279:Metacarpal Bones / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries / Q000503:physiopathology; D008662:Metacarpophalangeal Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries / Q000503:physiopathology; D013165:Splints
keywords: Carpometacarpal joints; Dislocations