Carpometacarpal joint injuries of the fingers
Gurland, M.
Hand Clinics 8(4): 733-744
1992
ISSN/ISBN: 0749-0712 PMID: 1460070 Document Number: 396985
Injuries to the carpometacarpal joints are uncommon and are sometimes overlooked on initial radiographs. Their recognition depends on a careful physical and radiographic examination that may require trispiral tomograms and CT scans. Most injuries can be treated successfully by closed reduction and percutaneous fixation of the joint(s) using Kirschner wires. Chronic joint injuries can also be effectively treated, and if surgery is required, an arthrodesis will restore stability and eliminate discomfort.