Neglected, open, multiple carpal-metacarpal fracture dislocations of the hand--an unusual entity and its management.
J Orthop Trauma
; 21(8): 583-6, 2007 Sep.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-17805027
ABSTRACT
A rare case of neglected, open, multiple carpal-metacarpal fracture dislocations complicated by wound infection, soft-tissue contractures, and Sudeck's dystrophy is reported. Satisfactory cosmetic and functional results at 2 years were achieved with staged distraction using Ilizarov's fixator to stretch soft tissues and gain length, followed by open reduction and internal fixation.
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Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Carpal Bones
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Ilizarov Technique
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Joint Dislocations
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Metacarpal Bones
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Fractures, Open
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Hand Injuries
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
Limits:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Language:
En
Year:
2007
Type:
Article