Closed reduction technique for complex dorsal metacarpophalangeal dislocation in children.

Castañeda, Jhon F; Rincón, Diego F; Ojeda, Erika · J Hand Surg Eur Vol · 2026

case_series · Level IV

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Abstract

Complex dorsal metacarpophalangeal joint dislocation of the index finger (Kaplan dislocation) is uncommon in children. This study evaluates a closed reduction technique using hyperextension, rotation and ulnar deviation in 16 pediatric patients.