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Retrograde intramedullary K-wire fixation of trapezoid dislocation: a case report
Chih-Hsun Chang1,2, Chin-Hsien Wu3,4, Hui-Kuang Huang1,5
1Department of Orthopedics, Ditmanson Medical Foundation Chiayi Christian Hospital , Chiayi, Taiwan.
Case Reports in Plastic Surgery & Hand Surgery
|November 27, 2025
Summary
Trapezoid dislocations are rare hand injuries. This case highlights radiographic signs and a retrograde K-wire fixation technique for stabilizing the trapezoid-metacarpal joint after reduction.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Hand Surgery
- Radiology
Background:
- Trapezoid dislocations are exceptionally rare due to strong ligamentous support of the trapezoid-metacarpal joint.
- These injuries are often associated with adjacent fractures or dislocations.

