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Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery
Published in: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery 3/2008

01-03-2008 | Orthopaedic Surgery

Nonoperative treatment for a double dislocation of the thumb metacarpal: a case report

Authors: Anthony L. Marcotte, Marc A. Trzeciak

Published in: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery | Issue 3/2008

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Abstract

Double dislocations of the thumb are rare injuries. Those reported in the English literature have all been treated operatively except one. We report the second case of a double dislocation of a thumb involving the metacarpophalangeal joint and carpometacarpal joint treated nonoperatively. Two-year results reveal a stable, pain free thumb with no evidence of arthritis or subluxation.
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Metadata
Title
Nonoperative treatment for a double dislocation of the thumb metacarpal: a case report
Authors
Anthony L. Marcotte
Marc A. Trzeciak
Publication date
01-03-2008
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery / Issue 3/2008
Print ISSN: 0936-8051
Electronic ISSN: 1434-3916
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00402-007-0333-8

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