Volar Metacarpophalangeal Joint Dislocation of the Little Finger

1993 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 145-147
Author(s):  
Lowell A Hughes ◽  
Arnis Freiberg

LA Hughes, a Freiberg. Volar metacarpophalangeal joint dislocation of the little finger. Can J Plast Surg 1993;1(3): 145-147. A case of volar dislocation of the metacarpophalangeal joint of the little finger was managed by open reduction, initially volar and subsequently dorsal before reduction could be maintained. This unusual injury represents a difficult management problem which can lead to a less than optimal outcome.

2018 ◽  
Vol 23 (04) ◽  
pp. 601-604 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shunsuke Asakawa ◽  
Takeshi Ogawa

We managed a case of locked metacarpophalangeal joint of the little finger in the extension position. Incarceration of a chronic osteochondral fracture fragment led to this unique condition. The fracture fragment partially adhered to the volar plate and ulnar collateral ligament on the joint side, which is supposed to have resulted in manually irreducible locking of the joint. We performed open reduction and achieved release of the locked joint by excising the fracture fragment.


2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 120-124
Author(s):  
Jung Hwan Um ◽  
Soon Heum Kim ◽  
Dong In Jo

Kaplan’s lesions are defined as open wounds with the metacarpal head exposed in the palms, accompanied by complex dorsal dislocation of the metacarpophalangeal joint (MCPJ). Kaplan’s lesions are clinically rare because the volar side of the MCPJ is anatomically supported and reinforced by a stronger adjacent structure. Moreover, lesions in the little finger are very rarely reported because most Kaplan’s lesions occur in the index finger. The reduction of lesions and restoration of joint stability is difficult when Kaplan’s lesions occur. Various methods have been currently introduced in the treatment of Kaplan’s lesions; however, no standardized treatment has been established because of the rarity of this disease. This paper reports a case of Kaplan’s lesion of the left little finger without fracture after a fall; the case was successfully treated with open reduction using a volar approach.


1987 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 264-266
Author(s):  
J. A. ANDERSEN ◽  
C. C. GJERLØFF

Complex dislocation of the little finger metacarpophalangeal joint is very rare. In the English literature, we have found only ten published cases. The condition usually requires open reduction, and most authors advocate a dorsal incision. We report two additional cases, treated by the volar approach, which makes a direct access to the incarcerated structures possible.


2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
pp. 2050313X2110211
Author(s):  
Elizabeth S O’Neill ◽  
Mia M Qin ◽  
Kevin J Chen ◽  
Marek A Hansdorfer ◽  
Matthew E Doscher

Complex dislocation of the metacarpophalangeal joint of the index finger is rare and often requires surgical intervention. Here, we present a case of an index finger metacarpophalangeal joint dislocation requiring open reduction due to obstruction by a displaced volar plate and the intra-articular entrapment of a sesamoid bone. Surgical approach was performed dorsally, allowing easy visualization of the volar plate and sesamoid bone as well as minimizing risk to the radial digital nerve to the index finger. Postoperatively, the patient reported good functional return despite the delay in definitive management.


1989 ◽  
Vol 38 (1) ◽  
pp. 277-280
Author(s):  
Tatsuya Ogata ◽  
Kosuke Hyakutake ◽  
Hiroshi Inoue ◽  
Masashi Sagara ◽  
Shyoji Nakao ◽  
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2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 2473011418S0013
Author(s):  
Ming-Zhu Zhang ◽  
Guang-rong Yu ◽  
Mark Myerson

Category: Trauma Introduction/Purpose: The first tarsometatarsal (TMT) joint is very crucial for midfoot stability. To address its importance, retrospective analyses of treatment for the first TMT joint dislocation with Lisfranc injury was performed in a multi-center manner. Comparison of open reduction internal fixation (ORIF) and primary arthrodesis was conducted for the injury. Methods: This multi-center study was involved ten clinical institutions in different area of China. .From January 2003 to June 2015, 126 Lisfranc injuries with first TMT joint dislocation underwent surgical intervention. Of this group, forty one (32.5%) feet were first TMT joint dislocation only. Eighty five feet were first TMT joint dislocation and fractures. They were 76 males (60.3%) and 50 females (39.7%) with a mean age of 45.5 (range, 20-87) years. The duration from injury to surgery is 11.7 (range, 4-26) days. Two groups were divided by surgery methods as open reduction internal fixation (ORIF) group and primary arthrodesis group. Ninety two patients were performed by ORIF, while primary arthrodesis group including 34 cases. Outcome measures included clinical examination, radiographs, AOFAS ankle-hindfoot scores, visual analogue scale (VAS) and SF-36 scores. Complications and revision rate were analyzed as well. Results: 126 patients were followed up for 29.5 months. At 1.5 years postoperatively, the AOFAS score was 79 and 85 in ORIF group and arthrodesis group.The VAS score was 3.1 separately in two groups.The mean Physical Functioning sores of SF-36 was 80.3 points and 83.5• points. The Bodily Pain score of SF-36 was 76.1 points and 84.6• points.Redislocation of first tarsometarsal joint were observed in 16 cases among ORIF group.36 patients in ORIF group had pain in midfoot, eight of them had persistent pain with the development of deformity or osteoarthrosis.No redislocation and no hardware failure was identified in arthrodesis group Conclusion: Primary stable arthrodesis of the first ray gives a better short and medium term outcome than open reduction and internal fixation for Lisfranc injury with the first ray dislocation. Possible complication and revision could be avoided by primary arthrodesis for dislocated first ray injuries.


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