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Carpometacarpal dislocation

Case contributed by Paul Simkin
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Left hand pain and reduced range of motion following motor bike accident.

Patient Data

Age: 25 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

The fifth carpometacarpal joint is dislocated medially (ulnar direction), with no evidence of associated fracture. Alignment of the remaining joints is within normal limits.

x-ray

The alignment is now within normal limits. No fracture is seen.

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