A rare case of unstable hamatometacarpal joint fracture-dislocation in a gymnast is presented. It was treated conservatively with successful outcome. Hamatometacarpal fracture-dislocation (HMFD) is a ...

Carpometacarpal dislocations are rare but potentially devastating injuries. Unfortunately, they are often missed because extensive swelling of the hand can preclude visualization of the obvious ...

Figure 1. Radiograph showing a lateral view of the right hand Tenderness over the hypothenar eminence, swelling and limited flexion also suggest fracture. After sustaining a fall the previous evening, ...

Due to the extent of injury and the risk for development of compartment syndrome, the patient was booked for open reduction and fixation of the right hand, wrist fractures, and dislocations. We also ...