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Osteochondritis of the second metacarpal head: a case report

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Osteochondritis dissecans is rare in the metacarpal head. To our knowledge, only one previous case report has been published. The initial diagnosis was ulnar collateral instability. Intraoperatively, the osteochondritis lesion was noticed and the loose cartilage flap was removed. The patient was symptom free after surgery.

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  1. Pellenberg Orthopedic Hospital, University Hospitals Leuven, Weligerveld 1, 3212, Pellenberg, Belgium

    Hans Lowyck & Luc De Smet

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Lowyck, H., De Smet, L. Osteochondritis of the second metacarpal head: a case report. Eur J Plast Surg 31, 81–82 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00238-007-0204-0

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