Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume) · 1988 · 16 citations · 6 references
MedicineOrthopaedic SurgeryOrthopedic SurgeryElbow SurgeryOrthopedicsElbow FracturesElbow InjuriesHand InjuriesHand SurgeryWrist DisordersWrist InjuriesCarpal DislocationFinger DislocationMetacarpophalangeal Joint DislocationThumb Carpometacarpal DislocationTraumatic DislocationTraumatic Joint DislocationWrist DislocationWrist Fracture Dislocations
A case of traumatic dislocation of the fourth and fifth carpo-metacarpal joints and fracture of the base of the third metacarpal is presented. It is recommended that lateral X-rays of the hand be taken if dislocation is suspected at this level, as the injury may be missed on standard X-rays.
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