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Irreducible Dorsal Metacarpophalangeal Dislocation of the Thumb: A Case Report and Literature Review

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Dorsal dislocations of the metacarpophalangeal joint of the thumb are rare. Complex dorsal dislocations are defined by the entrapment of the sesamoid bones and the soft tissue, such as the volar plate, behind the phalanx at the level of the metacarpal neck. These cases often necessitate open reduction. We present the case of a 22-year-old male patient who was admitted to our institution with a dorsal metacarpophalangeal dislocation of the thumb. Surgical reduction was required following the failure of closed reduction attempts.

Source: EAS Journal of Orthopaedic and Physiotherapy

DOI: 10.36349/easjop.2024.v06i06.003

Authors: Azriouil Ouahb, Rifki Fayçal, Margad Omar

Institution: Hôpital Militaire Avicenne

Language: English

Topic: Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W4405388591

FWCI: 0.765

Cites: 4

Cited by: 2

Related to: 10