Abstract
Second metacarpophalangeal dislocation is a rare entity, wherein correct diagnosis can be achieved by careful and experienced clinical examination that must be followed by radiological examination. This mostly requires open reduction either by dorsal or volar approach. Open reduction by volar approach is being used most widely but has more incidence of postoperative loss of sensation at volar aspect of finger due to neurovascular injury (digital nerve and vessel) and also required more extensive dissection. Dorsal approach is a rather safe alternative to volar approach as it provides better exposure to volar plate. We present a new technique wherein the chances of neurovascular injury are very rare and make it an effective and less complicated surgery.
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Yadav, S.K., Nayak, B. & Mittal, S. New approach to second metacarpophalangeal joint dislocation management: the SKY needling technique. Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol 31, 189–192 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00590-020-02728-w
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