Palmar dislocation of the metacarpophalangeal joint of the thumb: a case report

J Hand Surg Am. 1996 Jul;21(4):687-92. doi: 10.1016/S0363-5023(96)80028-1.

Abstract

A case of palmar dislocation of the metacarpophalangeal joint of the thumb is presented. The interposition of the dorsal capsule and the extensor tendons made open reduction necessary.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Finger Injuries / surgery
  • Hand
  • Humans
  • Joint Dislocations / etiology*
  • Joint Dislocations / surgery
  • Male
  • Metacarpophalangeal Joint / injuries*
  • Metacarpophalangeal Joint / surgery
  • Thumb / injuries*
  • Thumb / surgery