Double dislocation of the fifth metacarpal

J Hand Surg Br. 1995 Apr;20(2):253-4. doi: 10.1016/s0266-7681(05)80064-6.

Abstract

A case of traumatic, simultaneous, double dislocation of the fifth metacarpal bone is presented. Closed reduction was easily achieved and held with transarticular, crossed Kirschner wire fixation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Bone Wires
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Joint Dislocations / diagnostic imaging
  • Joint Dislocations / surgery*
  • Metacarpus / diagnostic imaging
  • Metacarpus / injuries*
  • Metacarpus / surgery
  • Postoperative Complications / diagnostic imaging
  • Radiography
  • Splints
  • Traction
  • Wrist Injuries / diagnostic imaging
  • Wrist Injuries / surgery*