Presentation
Hand pain and swelling after fall
Patient Data
Age: Child
Gender: Male
From the case:
Metacarpophalangeal joint dislocation
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The 1st metacarpophalangeal joint is dislocated dorsally. No definite fracture line seen. No evidence of wrist joint dislocation
Case Discussion
The metacarpophalangeal joint dislocation is an uncommon injury, however, dorsal dislocation is more common than the volar type.
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