Avulsion fracture of the index metacarpal base: three case reports

T P Crichlow; J Hoskinson

doi:10.1016/0266-7681_88_90142-8

Avulsion fracture of the index metacarpal base: three case reports

J Hand Surg Br. 1988 May;13(2):212-4. doi: 10.1016/0266-7681_88_90142-8.

Authors

T P Crichlow¹, J Hoskinson

Affiliation

¹ Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Leicester Royal Infirmary.

PMID: 3385304
DOI: 10.1016/0266-7681_88_90142-8

Abstract

Three cases of an avulsion fracture of the base of the index metacarpal by the tendon of Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus are reported. There are two previous reports of this injury which were both treated operatively. These cases were treated conservatively with satisfactory results. The relevant anatomy, mechanism of injury and incidence are discussed.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Adult
Finger Injuries / diagnostic imaging*
Fractures, Bone / diagnostic imaging*
Humans
Male
Metacarpus / injuries*
Radiography