Although small finger intra-articular carpometacarpal joint fractures are relatively common hand injuries, few studies in the orthopedic literature report their clinical outcomes. The goal of this study was to analyze the rate of symptomatic posttraumatic arthritis following small finger intra-articular carpometacarpal joint fractures. The authors performed a chart review of 82 consecutive pati...

dislocation of the thumb carpometacarpal joint is a rare injury, and only 38 cases have been definitively described in the english-speaking literature. all the reported dislocations have been dorsal. we present a volar form of the thumb carpometacarpal dislocation which was managed surgically after three months from the injury with open reduction and volar ligament reconstrction, with satisfact...

INTRODUCTION Thumb carpometacarpal dislocation is a rare injury with many treatment options described in literature. CASE DESCRIPTION A 47-year-old male patient presented to hospital with an isolated dorsal dislocation of the thumb carpometacarpal joint. Closed reduction of the dislocation could be easily done but joint was grossly unstable and redislocated. Repair of ruptured dorsoradial lig...

A traumatic carpometacarpal joint dislocation of the thumb accounts for less than 1% of all hand injuries. Optimal treatment strategies for this injury are still a subject of debate. In this article, we report a case of bilateral thumb carpometacarpal joint dislocations: a unique combination of injuries. We believe our case is the second report of bilateral carpometacarpal joint dislocation reg...

Osteoarthritis of the carpometacarpal joint of the thumb (CMCJ) is a frequent clinical problem. The aim of the study was to discuss the mechanisms of circumduction and axial rotation of the CMCJ considering geometrical properties of the articulating surfaces and the configuration of the muscle system acting over the CMCJ. 28 CMCJ from 7 female and 7 male corpses (age: 81 yrs (median), 53-91 yrs...

A common finding in progressive osteoarthritis of the carpometacarpal joint of the thumb is ligamentous laxity. In patients with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, which is a disorder characterized by generalized ligamentous laxity, splinting and arthrodesis have been recommended because of the random results achieved by other reconstructive procedures. We report a patient with thumb carpometacarpal joint...

Dislocation of the index, middle, and ring carpometacarpal joints is an extremely rare injury pattern, with a paucity of published cases. We reviewed the literature and analyzed our own experience to familiarize clinicians with this rare condition through discussion of its clinical presentation, diagnostic considerations, and management. We present the rare case of volar-radial dislocation of t...

BACKGROUND Carpometacarpal joint fracture dislocation of the second to fifth finger is a rare hand injury associated with high energy trauma. Due to severe swelling and overlapping of bones on the radiograph of wrist-hand, dislocations are missed. We reported a series of six patients with rare carpometacarpal joint fracture dislocation treated with open reduction. METHODS We retrospectively s...

Volar dislocation of the carpometacarpal joint of the little finger is an uncommon injury. It is subdivided in ulnopalmar and radiopalmar dislocations. The injury can easily be missed on standard x-rays. Closed reduction and K-wire fixation has commonly been used in the treatment, although closed reduction and casting has been reported. Only 10 cases of an ulnopalmar dislocation were published ...

BACKGROUND Isolated thumb carpometacarpal dislocation is a rare injury pattern and the optimal treatment option is still controversial. CASE DESCRIPTION We present a 27-year-old basketball player who underwent an isolated dorsal dislocation of the thumb carpometacarpal joint after a fall. The dislocation was successfully reduced by closed means but the joint was found to be grossly unstable. ...