[Metacarpal osteoarticular injuries in children]

P Jehanno; V Mas; F Fitoussi; J-M Frajman; P Valenti; K Mazda

doi:10.1016/j.main.2013.02.018

[Metacarpal osteoarticular injuries in children]

Chir Main. 2013 Sep:32 Suppl 1:S29-38. doi: 10.1016/j.main.2013.02.018. Epub 2013 Mar 16.

[Article in French]

Authors

P Jehanno¹, V Mas, F Fitoussi, J-M Frajman, P Valenti, K Mazda

Affiliation

¹ Urgences mains-enfants, hôpital Robert-Debré, 48, boulevard Sérurier, 75019 Paris, France. Electronic address: pa.jehanno@wanadoo.fr.

PMID: 23796792
DOI: 10.1016/j.main.2013.02.018

Abstract

Metacarpal fractures and dislocations in the fingers are common injuries in children's hands. Most of these can be treated successfully non-operatively, although a subset requires more aggressive treatment. Results following appropriate care in children are generally good. Twenty percent of them need a reduction, need for surgical stabilization is rare. Each injury is presented, including diagnostic, therapeutic principles, pitfalls to prevent and potential complications.

Keywords: Carpometacarpal dislocation; Child; Enfant; Fracture de métacarpien; Luxation carpométacarpienne; Luxation métacarpophalangienne; Metacarpal fracture; Metacarpophalangeal dislocation.

MeSH terms

Carpometacarpal Joints / injuries*
Child
Fractures, Bone* / diagnosis
Fractures, Bone* / therapy
Humans
Joint Dislocations* / diagnosis
Joint Dislocations* / therapy
Metacarpophalangeal Joint / injuries*