Cadaveric Study of Locked Thumb Metacarpophalangeal Joint Caused by Entrapment of Radial Sesamoid Bone

Purpose: To identify the anatomical basis of entrapment of radial sesamoid bone of thumb into intercondylar notch of first metacarpal head and to reproduce radiographic “overlapping sign” on sesamoid subluxation. Methods: Ten human cadaveric hands were dissected to measure the anthropometric paramet...

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Main Authors: Cheng Sze-Chung, Yen Chi-Hung, Wong Wing-Cheung, Ho Pak-Cheong, Tse Wing-Lim, Hung Leung-Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2011-06-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedics, Trauma and Rehabilitation
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2210491710000540