Intra-articular Fracture of the Metacarpal Head of the Locked Index Finger Due to Forced Passive Extension

Overview

Journal J Hand Surg Br

Specialties Emergency Medicine
General Surgery

Date 1988 Aug 1

PMID 3171304

Citations 1

Authors

G Inoue

R Nakamura

T Miura

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Abstract

Two cases of locked index finger causing an intra-articular fracture of the metacarpal head due to forced passive extension are described. We suggest that any manipulation should be gentle and if this is unsuccessful, surgical exploration is necessary.

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PMID: 24294170 PMC: 3508025. DOI: 10.1007/s11552-012-9446-9.