J Korean Orthop Assoc.  1981 Sep;16(3):642-644. 10.4055/jkoa.1981.16.3.642.

Extensor Tendon Splitting Simplified Technique for Treating the Dislocation of the Index Metacarpophalangeal Joint: A Case Report

• Kim KS
• Lee WZ

• KMID: 2450660
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4055/jkoa.1981.16.3.642

Abstract

Dislocation of index metacarpophalangeal joint is complex and usually cannot be reduced by closed method. It is a relatively rare injury and there are no widely published studies on its management. We have experienced a case combined with osteochondral fracture of the dorsoulnar aspect of metacarpal head and reduced it using extensor tendon splitting simplified technique with good results. This technique is seemed te be simpler and safer than volar approach described by Kaplan.

Keyword

Extensor tendon splitting simplified technique

MeSH Terms

Dislocations*
Head
Metacarpophalangeal Joint*
Methods
Tendons*