Dislocated fifth carpometacarpal joint

Case contributed by Craig Hacking
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Punch injury

Patient Data

Age: 25 years
Gender: Male

Dorsal dislocation of the 5th carpometacarpal joint. Associated dorsal soft tissue swelling. No fracture identified.

Case Discussion

A good example of a 5th metacarpophalangeal joint dislocation.

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