Multiple carpometacarpal dislocations. A case report and review of treatment
Smith, G.R.; Yang, S.S.; Weiland, A.J.
American Journal of Orthopedics 25(7): 502-506
1996
ISSN/ISBN: 1078-4519 PMID: 8831895 Document Number: 467655
Carpometacarpal dislocations of the ulnar four joints are rare injuries that are usually associated with high-energy trauma. Given the small number of cases reported, there exists some controversy regarding their optimal management. The case of a 27-year-old man who sustained a dorsal dislocation (without associated fractures) of the ulnar four carpometacarpal joints as a result of a fall from a height is presented. The literature regarding these hand injuries is reviewed, and the need for anatomic reduction and stabilization is discussed.