J Korean Orthop Assoc.  2003 Feb;38(1):99-100.

An Isolated Complex Dorsal Dislocation of the Metacarpophalangeal Joint of the Little Finger: A Case Report

• Suh JS
• Cho JH

Abstract

A 17-year-old male experienced pain on his right outstretched hand due to a motor cycle accident. The diagnosis was obtained by clinical examination and simple radiography, closed reduction failed in the emergency room. Under general anesthesia, open reduction was performed by volar plate incision via the dorsal approach. A short arm splint was applied for 3 weeks and later ROM exercise produced a good result.

Keyword

Metacarpophalangeal joint of little finger; Dorsal dislocation

MeSH Terms

Adolescent
Anesthesia, General
Arm
Diagnosis
Dislocations*
Emergency Service, Hospital
Fingers*
Hand
Humans
Male
Metacarpophalangeal Joint*
Radiography
Splints
Palmar Plate