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
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
