Multiple Carpo-Metacarpal Dislocations

Abstract

Ten patients with closed multiple carpo-metacarpal dislocations have been reviewed. Closed manipulation was found to be successful if performed within two days of the injury. Plaster cast immobilisation supplemented by percutaneous Kirschner wire fixation is recommended to maintain the reduction, due to the unstable nature of the dislocation. Early appropriate treatment of these injuries carries a good prognosis.

Authors

De Beer JDV; Maloon S; Anderson P; Jones G; Singer M

Journal

Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume), Vol. 14, No. 1, pp. 105–108

Publisher

SAGE Publications

Publication Date

February 1, 1989

DOI

10.1016/0266-7681(89)90028-4

ISSN

1753-1934

Associated Experts

Justin De Villiers De Beer

Associate Clinical Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences

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