Multiple carpometacarpal dislocations and an ipsilateral scapho-trapezium-trapezoid fracture-dislocation: a rare pattern of injury

J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong). 2004 Dec;12(2):267-9. doi: 10.1177/230949900401200226.

Abstract

We report a rare case of simultaneous dorsal dislocation of 4 ulnar carpometacarpal joints and dorsoradial dislocation of the trapezium with an associated fracture of the scaphoid tuberosity. The injuries were diagnosed early and treated successfully with closed reduction and transfixation using Kirschner wires. The functional results were excellent at 17-month follow-up.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Accidents, Traffic
  • Adult
  • Bone Wires
  • Carpal Bones / injuries*
  • Fractures, Bone / diagnosis*
  • Fractures, Bone / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Joint Dislocations / diagnosis*
  • Joint Dislocations / surgery*
  • Male
  • Metacarpophalangeal Joint / injuries*
  • Scaphoid Bone / injuries*
  • Wrist Injuries / diagnosis*
  • Wrist Injuries / surgery*