Title of article
Conservative Treatment of Complete Dislocation of the Thumb Metacarpal in a Hypermobile Patient
Author/Authors
Aydin ، Deniz - Near East University , Polat ، Baris - Near East University
Pages
3
From page
33
To page
35
Abstract
Simultaneous dislocation of the thumb carpometacarpal and metacarpophalangeal joints is an uncommon injury. Stability is the most important factor in the decision of treatment in these rare injuries. The treatment methods range from closed reduction and maintaining reduction with cast or percutaneous k‑wires to complex reconstruction surgeries. In this paper, a case of 28yearold female with complete dislocation of the left thumb metacarpal has been reported. She was treated with closed reduction and cast immobilization with excellent result. Treatment decision should be based on postreduction stability in complete dislocation of thumb metacarpal; cast immobilization is a management option in case of stable reduction.
Keywords
dislocation , Metacarpal , thumb
Journal title
Archives of Trauma Research
Serial Year
2018
Journal title
Archives of Trauma Research
Record number
2454226
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