"base of metacarpal fracture (common). In these cases, while the fracture does not require anatomical reduction, the carpometacarpal joint requires reduction and fixation as described above."
"Loss of the clear joint space and zigzag or M-shape pattern between the carpals and metacarpals on the PA projection, although this may be sometimes seen in normal patients. The dislocation may only clearly be shown on oblique or lateral projections."
Expected headings
"Associated injuries"
"There is a strong younger male predominance. These injuries account for less than 1% of hand injuries 4 and are more common in the dominant hand."