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. 1989 Feb;14(1):105-8.
doi: 10.1016/0266-7681(89)90028-4.

Multiple carpo-metacarpal dislocations

J D de Beer  1 , S Maloon, P Anderson, G Jones, M Singer
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Multiple carpo-metacarpal dislocations

J D de Beer et al. J Hand Surg Br. 1989 Feb.

Abstract

Ten patients with closed multiple carpo-metacarpal dislocations have been reviewed. Closed manipulation was found to be successful if performed within two days of the injury. Plaster cast immobilisation supplemented by percutaneous Kirschner wire fixation is recommended to maintain the reduction, due to the unstable nature of the dislocation. Early appropriate treatment of these injuries carries a good prognosis.

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