Traumatic dislocation of extensor tendon of the index finger at the metacarpophalangeal joint: Report of two cases
10.4055/jkoa.1995.30.4.1088
- Author:
Jin Young KIM
;
Jung Soo PARK
;
Jin Hyung SUNG
;
Won Yoo KIM
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Hand;
extensor tendon;
dislocation;
traumatic
- MeSH:
Arthritis, Rheumatoid;
Dislocations;
Fingers;
Hand;
Humans;
Joints;
Metacarpophalangeal Joint;
Tendons
- From:The Journal of the Korean Orthopaedic Association
1995;30(4):1088-1091
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Dislocation of the extensor digitorum communis tendon at the level of metacarphophalangeal joint is frequently encountered in the hands of patients who have rheumatoid arthritis, but traumatic dislocation of the tendon is comparatively rare. When it occurs, it is usually in the middle finger. We are reporting two cases which had traumatic dislocations of the extenosor tendons of the index finger at themetacarphophalangeal joint and review related literature concerning clinical, anatomical, and biomechanical studies.
