Simultaneous Dislocation of the Carpometacarpal and Metacarpophalangeal Joints of the Thumb in a Motorcyclist

Journal of the Formosan Medical Association

Chun-Jen Wu¹  Wun-Fu Tsai¹  Kao-Shang Shih²  Chaitanya Mudgal³ 

[1] Department of Emergency Medicine, Far Eastern Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan;Division of Orthopedic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Taipei, Taiwan;Orthopedic Hand Service, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA;

关键词: carpometacarpal;    dislocation;    metacarpophalangeal joints;    thumb;   

DOI  :  10.1016/S0929-6646(09)60167-4

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Combined dislocation of more than one joint in a single finger is a rare injury. An amateur motorcyclist sustained simultaneous closed dislocation of the carpometacarpal and metacarpophalangeal joints of the thumb as an isolated injury after falling from his motorcycle during an abrupt stop from high speed. The dislocated joints were reduced by closed means on the day of injury. After 18 months, the functional result of his right thumb was excellent. The mechanism of injury and management of this uncommon motorcycle injury is reported.

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