Isolated dorsal dislocation of the 5th carpometacarpal joint

Abstract

Injuries to the carpometacarpal (CMC) joints are uncommon injuries and isolated dislocation of these joints occurs very infrequently. The 4th and 5th CMC joints are predominantly involved in CMC joint injuries. The detection of CMC joint injuries requires a high index of suspicion and often depends on special radiographic views. This article present a case report of a mid-shaft fracture of the 4th metacarpal which was associated with an isolated dislocation of the 5th CMC joint. An overview of the incidence, mechanism of injury, anatomy, clinical and radiological assessment of injuries involving dorsal dislocation of the 5th carpometacarpal joint is presented.