Acute Dislocation of the Metacarpal-Trapezoid Joint.
10.4055/cios.2016.8.2.223
- Author:
Diego Fernando Rincón CARDOZO
1
;
Guillermo Varón PLATA
;
Jairo Antonio Camacho CASAS
;
Natalia Sauza RODRÍGUEZ
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Hospital Universitario de Santander, Universidad Industrial de Santander, Bucaramanga, Colombia. diego_frc@hotmail.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Carpometacarpal joints;
Dislocations
- MeSH:
Carpometacarpal Joints;
Dislocations*;
Humans;
Incidence;
Joints*;
Male;
Splints
- From:Clinics in Orthopedic Surgery
2016;8(2):223-227
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
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.
