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European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery
Published in: European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery 5/2010

01-10-2010 | Case Report

Simultaneous dislocation of the interphalangeal and metacarpophalangeal joints of the thumb

Authors: Benjamin Bradley, Nicholas Treble

Published in: European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery | Issue 5/2010

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Abstract

Simultaneous dislocation of the interphalangeal and metacarpophalangeal joints of the thumb is an extremely rare injury, the management of which is controversial. We advocate closed reduction followed by early mobilisation in order to achieve optimal functional results.
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Metadata
Title
Simultaneous dislocation of the interphalangeal and metacarpophalangeal joints of the thumb
Authors
Benjamin Bradley
Nicholas Treble
Publication date
01-10-2010
Publisher
Urban and Vogel
Published in
European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery / Issue 5/2010
Print ISSN: 1863-9933
Electronic ISSN: 1863-9941
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00068-010-0009-x

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