Closed reduction technique for complex dorsal metacarpophalangeal dislocation in children
Closed reduction technique for complex dorsal metacarpophalangeal dislocation in children

Closed reduction technique for complex dorsal metacarpophalangeal dislocation in children

J Hand Surg Eur Vol. 2026 Sep 9:17531934261473762. doi: 10.1177/17531934261473762. Online ahead of print.

ABSTRACT

Complex dorsal metacarpophalangeal joint dislocation of the index finger (Kaplan dislocation) is uncommon in children. This study evaluates a closed reduction technique using hyperextension, rotation and ulnar deviation in 16 pediatric patients.

PMID:42717416 | DOI:10.1177/17531934261473762