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

J Hand Surg Am. 2010 Aug;35(8):1264-8. doi: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2010.04.014.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Metacarpal Bones / diagnostic imaging
  • Metacarpus / abnormalities
  • Metacarpus / diagnostic imaging
  • Metacarpus / surgery
  • Orthopedic Procedures / methods*
  • Osteonecrosis / diagnostic imaging
  • Osteonecrosis / surgery
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed

Supplementary concepts

  • Dieterich's disease