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Case Reports
. 1998 Aug;23(4):546-7.
doi: 10.1016/s0266-7681(98)80146-0.

Palmar metacarpophalangeal joint dislocation

E Vandeweyer  1 , P Zygas, M Libotte
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Palmar metacarpophalangeal joint dislocation

E Vandeweyer et al. J Hand Surg Br. 1998 Aug.

Abstract

Palmar dislocations of the long finger metacarpophalangeal joint are extremely rare and easily missed at the first clinical examination. We describe a palmar metacarpophalangeal dislocation of the long finger following a hyperflexion injury. The presentation, aetiology and treatment are discussed.

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