Bilateral Carpometacarpal Joint Dislocations of the Thumb.
10.4055/cios.2012.4.3.246
- Author:
Changhoon JEONG
1
;
Hyoung Min KIM
;
Sang Uk LEE
;
Il Jung PARK
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Bucheon St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea School of Medicine, Bucheon, Korea. jikocmc@naver.com
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- Keywords:
Bilateral;
Carpometacarpal joint;
Dislocation;
Thumb
- MeSH:
Bone Wires;
Carpometacarpal Joints/*injuries/*surgery;
Dislocations/*surgery;
Hand Injuries/*surgery;
Humans;
Male;
Middle Aged;
Thumb/*injuries/*surgery
- From:Clinics in Orthopedic Surgery
2012;4(3):246-248
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
A traumatic carpometacarpal joint dislocation of the thumb accounts for less than 1% of all hand injuries. Optimal treatment strategies for this injury are still a subject of debate. In this article, we report a case of bilateral thumb carpometacarpal joint dislocations: a unique combination of injuries. We believe our case is the second report of bilateral carpometacarpal joint dislocation regarding the thumb in English literature. It was successfully treated with closed reduction and percutaneous K-wires fixation on one side, and an open reduction and reconstruction of the ligament on the other side.
