| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4067728 | The Journal of Hand Surgery | 2011 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Locking of the metacarpophalangeal joints has been occasionally reported in older adults, but reports of this problem are rare in younger individuals. We report 8 young adult patients with a metacarpophalangeal joint locked in 90° flexion after minor trauma. The cases included 6 little fingers and 2 thumbs in 1 male and 7 female patients aged 16 to 39 years. All were easily reduced closed. We postulate the mechanism of injury.Type of study/level of evidenceTherapeutic IV.
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Authors
Kosuke Tajima, Kazuki Sato, Takashi Sasaki, Clayton A. Peimer,