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Case Report

Volar dislocation of the thumb metacarpophalangeal joint with acute repair of the ulnar collateral ligament

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Pages 5-7 | Received 16 Jul 2014, Accepted 10 Sep 2014, Published online: 16 Oct 2014

Figures & data

Figure 1. Anteroposterior (A) and lateral (B) view radiographs taken at time of injury demonstrate volar thumb metacarpophalangeal joint dislocation.

Figure 1. Anteroposterior (A) and lateral (B) view radiographs taken at time of injury demonstrate volar thumb metacarpophalangeal joint dislocation.

Figure 2. Anteroposterior (A) and lateral (B) view radiographs at two-week follow up demonstrate maintenance of reduction and congruent thumb metacarpophalangeal joint. At this time, the splint was removed and patient was allowed to begin range-of-motion activities.

Figure 2. Anteroposterior (A) and lateral (B) view radiographs at two-week follow up demonstrate maintenance of reduction and congruent thumb metacarpophalangeal joint. At this time, the splint was removed and patient was allowed to begin range-of-motion activities.