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Update: palmar dislocation of the trapezoid--a case report
The Journal of Hand Surgery
|January 1, 1984
Summary
This case study details an open palmar trapezoid dislocation with associated carpometacarpal joint dislocations. Surgical intervention involving open reduction and wrist arthrodesis yielded positive outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Hand and Wrist Surgery
- Trauma Surgery
Background:
- Carpometacarpal joint dislocations are uncommon injuries.
- Trapezoid dislocations, particularly open palmar types, are exceedingly rare.
Observation:
- A case involving an open palmar dislocation of the trapezoid bone.
- Concurrent dorsal dislocations of the carpometacarpal joints of the index and long fingers were noted.
Findings:
- Open reduction was performed to address the dislocations.
- A primary limited wrist arthrodesis was utilized as part of the surgical management.
Implications:
- This case highlights a complex wrist injury pattern.
- Successful surgical management including open reduction and wrist arthrodesis can achieve good functional results for such rare injuries.