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Carpometacarpal dislocation. An easily missed diagnosis.

J J Henderson, M A Arafa

    The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. British Volume
    |March 1, 1987
    PubMed
    Summary

    Diagnosing dorsal dislocation of carpometacarpal joints is often missed. A true lateral hand radiograph is recommended to confirm this suspected injury.

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    Area of Science:

    • Orthopedic Surgery
    • Radiology
    • Emergency Medicine

    Background:

    • Dorsal dislocation of carpometacarpal joints is an uncommon injury.
    • Diagnosis is frequently missed in emergency settings.
    • Clinical signs can be obscured by swelling, and standard radiographs may be inconclusive.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the diagnostic challenges of dorsal dislocation of carpometacarpal joints.
    • To emphasize the importance of specific radiographic views in diagnosing this injury.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective review of 21 cases with dorsal dislocation of carpometacarpal joints.
    • Analysis of initial diagnostic assessments in accident and emergency departments.
    • Evaluation of radiographic findings.

    Main Results:

    • The diagnosis was missed in 15 out of 21 cases (71%) upon initial presentation.
    • General swelling often masks the typical deformity.
    • Routine radiographs may fail to clearly demonstrate the displacement.

    Conclusions:

    • Dorsal dislocation of carpometacarpal joints is a commonly missed diagnosis.
    • A high index of suspicion is necessary for prompt identification.
    • Requesting a true lateral radiograph of the hand is crucial for confirming the diagnosis when suspected.

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