Andrew Wright1, Rowena Umaar2. 1. Department of Trauma & Orthopaedics, Stepping Hill Hospital, Manchester, England. 2. Department of Trauma & Orthopaedics, University Hospital of South Manchester, Manchester, England.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: A case report of dorsal trapezoid dislocation with index and middle carpometacarpal dislocation is described. OBJECTIVES: On review of the literature, this rare injury is often misdiagnosed on presentation, with difficulty in reviewing initial radiographs being a key factor. CASE REPORT: We present our case report of trapezoid dislocation and describe the "missing carpal sign" on radiographs as an aid to suspicion of diagnosis. CONCLUSION: Trapezoid dislocation is an often-overlooked diagnosis; we present a sign to increase suspicion of injury and hence promote further investigation.
BACKGROUND: A case report of dorsal trapezoid dislocation with index and middle carpometacarpal dislocation is described. OBJECTIVES: On review of the literature, this rare injury is often misdiagnosed on presentation, with difficulty in reviewing initial radiographs being a key factor. CASE REPORT: We present our case report of trapezoid dislocation and describe the "missing carpal sign" on radiographs as an aid to suspicion of diagnosis. CONCLUSION:Trapezoid dislocation is an often-overlooked diagnosis; we present a sign to increase suspicion of injury and hence promote further investigation.