Osteochondral mosaicplasty as a treatment method for bilateral avascular necrosis of the long finger metacarpal: case report.

Maes, Michael; Hansen, Ludo; Cheyns, Paul · J Hand Surg Am · 2010

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Avascular necrosis of the metacarpal head is a rare condition known to occur in conjunction with repetitive trauma, systemic lupus erythematosus, and the use of steroids. This clinical case reports a 31-year-old man with bilateral long finger metacarpal head avascular necrosis, treated with osteochondral mosaicplasty.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy