Dorsal dislocation of the metacarpophalangeal joint of the thumb: a case report.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Dorsal dislocation of the metacarpophalangeal joint of the thumb is uncommon. We report the case of a 15-year-old patient with a complex dislocation of the left thumb who underwent open reduction after several attempts at closed reduction failed. At 2-month follow-up, full range of movement was regained; strength and pinch grip were comparable to that of the uninjured hand. The patient defaulted subsequent follow-up.
Medical subject headings
- Joint Dislocations
- Metacarpophalangeal Joint
- Thumb
Anatomy
- hand