Carpometacarpal dislocation: Difference between revisions
Neil.m.young (talk | contribs) (Text replacement - " w/ " to " with ") |
Neil.m.young (talk | contribs) (Text replacement - "==Diagnosis==" to "==Evaluation==") |
||
| Line 9: | Line 9: | ||
{{Hand and finger dislocation types}} | {{Hand and finger dislocation types}} | ||
== | ==Evaluation== | ||
==Management== | ==Management== | ||
Revision as of 02:44, 22 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
Evaluation
Management
Reduction
- Traction and flexion with simultaneous longitudinal pressure on metacarpal base
Disposition
- Refer to hand surgeon