J Hand Microsurg 2020; 12(S 01): S61-S63
DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1680277
Case Report

An Ulnar-Type Dislocation of Fifth Carpometacarpal Joint: Case Report and Review of the Literature

Vijay A. Malshikare
1   Department of Hand and Wrist Surgery, Jehangir Hospital, Pune, Maharashtra, India
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Abstract

Unilateral pure dislocation of the fifth carpometacarpal joint (CMCJ) is a very rare injury. We are reporting the second case of an ulnar type of unilateral dislocation of a fifth CMCJ. Indian salutation (Namaskar) test and radiographs aid in diagnosis. Closed reduction and internal fixation by K-wires restored the normal anatomic relationships of the fifth CMC joint. This type of injury is prone to be missed in an emergency room due to soft tissue swelling, and particular attention should be paid to diagnose it in polytrauma patients. A review of the literature is presented.



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01 March 2019

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