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==Clinical Features== | ==Clinical Features== | ||
*Cause is usually result of high-sped mechanisms | *Cause is usually result of high-sped mechanisms | ||
*Dislocates usually dorsally and associated | *Dislocates usually dorsally and associated with fracture(s) | ||
==Differential Diagnosis== | ==Differential Diagnosis== | ||
Revision as of 10:31, 12 July 2016
Background
- Uncommon due to strong ligaments and insertions of wrist flexors/extensors
Clinical Features
- Cause is usually result of high-sped mechanisms
- Dislocates usually dorsally and associated with fracture(s)
Differential Diagnosis
Hand and finger dislocations
- Finger dislocations
- Thumb dislocations
- Hand dislocations
Diagnosis
Management
Reduction
- Traction and flexion with simultaneous longitudinal pressure on metacarpal base
Disposition
- Refer to hand surgeon