Carpometacarpal dislocation: Difference between revisions
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*Uncommon due to strong ligaments and insertions of wrist flexors/extensors | |||
==Clinical Features== | ==Clinical Features== | ||
*Cause is usually result of high-sped mechanisms | |||
*Dislocates usually dorsally and associated w/ fracture(s) | |||
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==Management== | ==Management== | ||
===Reduction=== | |||
*Traction and flexion with simultaneous longitudinal pressure on metacarpal base | |||
==Disposition== | ==Disposition== | ||
*Refer to hand surgeon | |||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
Revision as of 10:07, 1 June 2015
Background
- Uncommon due to strong ligaments and insertions of wrist flexors/extensors
Clinical Features
- Cause is usually result of high-sped mechanisms
- Dislocates usually dorsally and associated w/ fracture(s)
Differential Diagnosis
Hand and finger dislocations
- Finger dislocations
- Thumb dislocations
- Hand dislocations
Diagnosis
Management
Reduction
- Traction and flexion with simultaneous longitudinal pressure on metacarpal base
Disposition
- Refer to hand surgeon