Isolated Trapeziometacarpal Joint Dislocation With Five Years of Follow-up: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Cureus. 2023 Feb 4;15(2):e34631. doi: 10.7759/cureus.34631. eCollection 2023 Feb.

Abstract

Isolated trapezio-metacarpal joint dislocation is a rare injury. Despite being simple to reduce, there is not yet a consensus regarding how to secure the reduction, the type of immobilization, and the postoperative protocol. Herein, we present a rare case of pure trapezio-metacarpal joint dislocation without any associated fractures that was treated with closed reduction and intermetacarpal fixation, six weeks of immobilization, and an early rehabilitation protocol.

Keywords: carpometacarpal joint dislocation; cmc joint dislocation; hand surgery; isolated dislocation; trapezio-metacarpal joint dislocation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports