Title of article
Neglected floating fifth metacarpal: a case report
Author/Authors
SINGH, Ajay Pal Civil Hospital, India , DHAMMI, Ish Kumar UCMS GTB Hospital - Department of Orthopedics, India , JAIN, Anil Kumar UCMS GTB Hospital - Department of Orthopedics, India , SINGH, Mahi Pal UCMS GTB Hospital - Department of Orthopedics, India
From page
136
To page
138
Abstract
Simultaneous dislocation of the metacarpophalangeal and carpometacarpal joint has been previously reported. Floating metacarpals occur when the metacarpal head displaces volarly and the base displaces towards the dorsal side. A closed dislocation at both ends of the fifth ray is unusual. In this study, we report a neglected case of floating fifth ray and its management along with a review of the literature.
Keywords
Bipolar dislocation , fifth ray , floating metacarpal , open reduction
Journal title
Acta Orthopaedica Et Traumatologica Turcica
Journal title
Acta Orthopaedica Et Traumatologica Turcica
Record number
2632027
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