Divergent dislocation of the fourth and fifth carpometacarpal joints

A case of divergent dislocation of the fourth and fifth carpometacarpal joints is reported. The injury resulted from a high-energy trauma and was treated by closed reduction and cast immobilization for 4 weeks. Evaluation at the 26-month follow-up visit showed good radiographic and functional result...

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Veröffentlicht in:	The Journal of hand surgery (American ed.) 1998-05, Vol.23 (3), p.529-531
Hauptverfasser:	Busa, Riccardo, Internullo, Giuseppe, Caroli, Alessandro
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Biological and medical sciences Casts, Surgical Humans Injuries of the limb. Injuries of the spine Male Medical sciences Middle Aged Radiography Traumas. Diseases due to physical agents Wrist Joint - diagnostic imaging Wrist Joint - surgery
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Zusammenfassung:	A case of divergent dislocation of the fourth and fifth carpometacarpal joints is reported. The injury resulted from a high-energy trauma and was treated by closed reduction and cast immobilization for 4 weeks. Evaluation at the 26-month follow-up visit showed good radiographic and functional results.
ISSN:	0363-5023 1531-6564
DOI:	10.1016/S0363-5023(05)80473-3