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Trans-trapezium carpo-metacarpal dislocation of the thumb

Garavaglia, Guido ; Bianchi, Stefano ; Santa, Dominique ; Fusetti, Cesare

In: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, 2004, vol. 124, no. 1, p. 67-68

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    Titre
    • Trans-trapezium carpo-metacarpal dislocation of the thumb
    Auteur
    • Garavaglia, Guido. Hand Surgery Unit, Department of Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital, 1200, Geneva, Switzerland
    • Bianchi, Stefano. Department of Radiology, University Hospital, Geneva, Switzerland
    • Santa, Dominique. Hand Surgery Unit, Department of Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital, 1200, Geneva, Switzerland
    • Fusetti, Cesare. Hand Surgery Unit, Department of Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital, 1200, Geneva, Switzerland
    Type de document
    • Postprint
    Langue
    • Anglais
    Publié dans
    • Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, 2004, vol. 124, no. 1, p. 67-68. Springer-Verlag
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    Identifiant OAI-PMH
    • oai:doc.rero.ch:316563
    Summary
    We report a case of carpo-metacarpal dislocation associated with an isolated horizontal fracture of the trapezium. It is a rare lesion which is difficult to diagnose by standard radiography, and CT may be necessary for the diagnosis and correct treatment. In our case, stable osteosynthesis was achieved by internal screw fixation, and at follow-up there was an unrestricted, painless range of motion of the thumb