Volar fracture dislocations of the second and third carpometacarpal joints associated with acute carpal tunnel syndrome

J Trauma. 1976 Aug;16(08):672-5. doi: 10.1097/00005373-197608000-00014.

Abstract

Volar fracture dislocation of the second and third metacarpal bases associated with acute carpal tunnel syndrome in a 17-year-old football player were treated with open reduction, via volar incision to decompress the carpal tunnel, and via a second dorsal incision for internal fixation of the fracture dislocations with Kirschner wire fixation and reinsertion of the avulsed extensor carpi radialis:longus tendon. Anatomic reduction by closed or open reduction is recommended to avoid leaving patients with a weak grip and pain over the site of the fracture.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acute Disease
  • Adolescent
  • Athletic Injuries* / surgery
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome / complications*
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome / surgery
  • Finger Injuries / surgery
  • Football
  • Fracture Fixation, Internal
  • Fractures, Bone / complications*
  • Fractures, Bone / surgery
  • Humans
  • Joint Dislocations / complications*
  • Joint Dislocations / surgery
  • Male
  • Wrist Injuries / complications*
  • Wrist Injuries / surgery