Locking of a Metacarpo-phalangeal Joint Caused by a Haemangioma of the Volar Plate

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Journal J Hand Surg Br

Specialties Emergency Medicine
General Surgery

Date 1988 Aug 1

PMID 3171305

Citations 2

Authors

G N Fernandez

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Abstract

A case of locking of a metacarpo-phalangeal joint in a 47-year-old woman is reported. Full movement of the joint was restored after excision of a haemangioma which had arisen from the volar plate. Other causes of locking are described and recommendations for treatment are made.

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