Metacarpophalangeal joint dislocation

Case contributed by Devanshi Pathania
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Hit by metal pole.

Patient Data

Age: 30 years
Gender: Female

There is a fracture of the left 5th proximal phalanx and dorsal dislocation of the 5th metacarpophalangeal joint. 

Post-reduction

x-ray

Successful reduction of 5th metacarpophalangeal joint. Proximal phalanx fracture is in good alignment. 

Case Discussion

Successful reduction of metacarpophalangeal joint was achieved in Emergency, however given it was an open fracture clinically, formal washout in theater was planned. 

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