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[Multiple carpometacarpal dislocations. Five cases]
1Service d'Orthopédie et Traumatologie, Hôpital de Sabadell, Barcelone, Espagne.
Annales De Chirurgie De La Main Et Du Membre Superieur : Organe Officiel Des Societes De Chirurgie De La Main = Annals of Hand and Upper Limb Surgery
|January 1, 1997
Summary
Multiple carpometacarpal dislocations are rare, high-energy trauma injuries affecting all triphalangeal fingers. Treatment strategies for these complex hand injuries remain controversial among specialists.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Trauma Surgery
- Hand Surgery
Background:
- Multiple carpometacarpal (CMC) dislocations are infrequent injuries.
- These dislocations typically result from high-energy trauma.
- The management of these injuries presents a therapeutic challenge.
Observation:
- The authors present a series of 5 cases with multiple CMC dislocations.
- Clinical and radiological outcomes were evaluated for each case.
- All triphalangeal fingers were affected in these cases.
Findings:
- The study details the clinical and radiological results of 5 treated cases.
- The findings highlight the rarity and severity of these specific dislocations.
- The controversial nature of the therapeutic strategy is underscored by the case series.
Implications:
- This case series contributes to understanding the outcomes of treating multiple CMC dislocations.
- Further research may clarify optimal therapeutic strategies for high-energy hand trauma.
- The findings emphasize the need for specialized management protocols for complex hand injuries.