McLaughlin M J, Abouzahr M K
Division of Plastic Surgery, Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, New York, NY, USA.
J Hand Surg Am. 1998 Nov;23(6):1097-9. doi: 10.1016/S0363-5023(98)80022-1.
An acute dorsal dislocation of the trapeziometacarpal joint in a child is presented. The mechanisms of injury and controversies of treatment are discussed. The achievement of a stable reduction acutely is emphasized. After healing, joint stability is confirmed by obtaining stress radiographs to identify whether joint subluxation is present before degenerative changes occur.