Second metacarpophalangeal joint dislocation

Case contributed by Henry Knipe
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Major trauma

Patient Data

Age: 30 years
Gender: Female

Dislocation of the second metacarpophalangeal joint. No other dislocation and no fracture is identified.

Case Discussion

Metacarpophalangeal joint dislocations are much more common at the thumb (1st digit) and fifth digit.

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