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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Trauma Medicine
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Metacarpal fractures are common hand injuries resulting from high-impact trauma.
  • Carpometacarpal (CMC) dislocations are rare, often associated with fractures, and difficult to diagnose due to swelling.
  • Standard hand radiographs may miss subtle CMC dislocations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a case of combined metacarpal fractures and CMC dislocations.
  • To highlight diagnostic challenges and management of these rare injuries.

Main Methods:

  • Case presentation of a 17-year-old male with hand trauma.
  • Radiographic evaluation revealing intra-articular metacarpal fractures and CMC dislocations.
  • Bedside reduction followed by closed reduction surgical management.

Main Results:

  • The patient sustained intra-articular metacarpal fractures with associated CMC dislocations.
  • Successful reduction and surgical management were performed.

Conclusions:

  • Metacarpal fractures and CMC dislocations require high-force impact.
  • Lateral and oblique radiographs are essential for diagnosing CMC dislocations.
  • These injuries often occur together due to the biomechanics of wrist trauma.