Multiple floating metatarsals: a unique injury / 中华创伤杂志(英文版)
Chinese Journal of Traumatology
;
(6): 110-112, 2013.
Article
in English
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| ID: wpr-325730
ABSTRACT
Concomitant dislocation of the tarsometatarsal and metatarsophalangeal joints of foot is an extremely rare injury. Such injuries presenting in a single or adjacent dual rays have been described in few cases previously. We describe such an injury in adjacent three metatarsals of a polytrauma patient. These injuries are likely to be missed in the initial assessment of a polytrauma patient. These patients are at risk of an overlooked diagnosis but the consequences of missing this type of injury may be quite severe. This case is presented in view of its uniqueness along with possible mechanism of injury, the sequence of reduction and follow-up. Knowledge of such injury and its proper management may be useful to the trauma surgeons.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
General Surgery
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Wounds and Injuries
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Metatarsal Bones
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Joint Dislocations
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Metatarsophalangeal Joint
Limits:
Adult
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Female
/
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Chinese Journal of Traumatology
Year:
2013
Type:
Article
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