The trapezoid metacarpal dislocation is a rare event. In the literature, it is found in case reports. This injury is caused by direct or indirect high energy trauma. In most cases, the dislocation is dorsal and is difficult to reproduce because the joint is not very mobile. Given the low incidence and little evidence supported in the literature regarding the management, this injury can be treated by open or closed reduction; however, it has been published that most authors use Kirschner wire fixation with good results. Here we present our experience in the management of a male patient with acute trapezoid metacarpal dislocation handled with a splint with good functional results at 6 weeks.
La macrodactilia es una anormalidad congénita rara que se presenta en el 0.9% de malformaciones en miembro superior. Se caracteriza por un crecimiento excesivo de los tejidos blandos, de los huesos y de los dedos. El principal objetivo del tratamiento es obtener una mano funcional y estéticamente aceptable que permita un desarrollo psicomotor adecuado. Se reporta el caso de paciente con macrodactilia junto con sindactilia compleja por fusión de la falange distal u sinoniquia asociada en dedos medio y anular de mano izquierda en donde a los 3 meses posteriores a la cirugía, hubo mejoría funcional y estética.
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