Acute Dislocation of the Metacarpal-Trapezoid Joint
Clinics in Orthopedic Surgery
;
: 223-227, 2016.
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in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-138562
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.
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Main subject:
Splints
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Incidence
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Joint Dislocations
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Carpometacarpal Joints
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Joints
Type of study:
Incidence study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Clinics in Orthopedic Surgery
Year:
2016
Type:
Article
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