Bilateral carpometacarpal joint dislocations of the thumb

Clin Orthop Surg. 2012 Sep;4(3):246-8. doi: 10.4055/cios.2012.4.3.246. Epub 2012 Aug 14.

Abstract

A traumatic carpometacarpal joint dislocation of the thumb accounts for less than 1% of all hand injuries. Optimal treatment strategies for this injury are still a subject of debate. In this article, we report a case of bilateral thumb carpometacarpal joint dislocations: a unique combination of injuries. We believe our case is the second report of bilateral carpometacarpal joint dislocation regarding the thumb in English literature. It was successfully treated with closed reduction and percutaneous K-wires fixation on one side, and an open reduction and reconstruction of the ligament on the other side.

Keywords: Bilateral; Carpometacarpal joint; Dislocation; Thumb.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Bone Wires
  • Carpometacarpal Joints / injuries*
  • Carpometacarpal Joints / surgery*
  • Hand Injuries / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Joint Dislocations / surgery*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Thumb / injuries*
  • Thumb / surgery*