2015•Chinese Journal of TraumatologyOpen access

Simultaneous extraarticular fracture of the base of the first metacarpal and dislocation of the metacarpophalangeal joint of the thumb: A case report

Anani Abalo, Séna Komla Amouzou, Kouami Amakoutou, A Dossim

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Double fracture-dislocations of the thumb are rare. Only a single case report of a simultaneous extra- articular fracture of the base of the first metacarpal and dislocation of the metacarpophalangeal joint has been previously reported. We report the second case report of this injury in a 20-year-old man. The patient had an excellent outcome after treatment.

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Key concepts: Metacarpophalangeal joint, Thumb, Medicine, Dislocation, Joint (building), Fracture (geology), Orthodontics, Surgery