Thumb MCP Dislocation 834.01

 
ICD-9 Classification / Treatment
Etiology / Natural History Associated Injuries / Differential Diagnosis
Anatomy Complications
Clinical Evaluation Follow-up Care
Xray / Diagnositc Tests Review References

synonyms:

Tumb MCP Dislocation ICD-9

  • 834.01 Closed dislocation, metacarpophalangeal joint
  • 834.11 Open dislocation, metacarpophalangeal joint

 

Tumb MCP Dislocation Etiology / Epidemiology / Natural History

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Tumb MCP Dislocation Anatomy

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Tumb MCP Dislocation Clinical Evaluation

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Tumb MCP Dislocation Xray / Diagnositc Tests

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Tumb MCP Dislocation Classification / Treatment

  • Simple dislocation of the mcp joint of the thumb will show proximal phalanyx to be nearly perpendicular to the metacarpal.  Reducible closed. Rx:thumb spica cast.  Consider ulnar collateral ligament repair if unstable after CR
  • Complex dislocation prox phalanyx and metacarpal are parallel, volar plate is interposed, irreducible closed

Tumb MCP Dislocation Associated Injuries / Differential Diagnosis

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Tumb MCP Dislocation Complications

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Tumb MCP Dislocation Follow-up Care

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Tumb MCP Dislocation Review References

  • Bohart PC, JBJS 56A:1459;1974

 

 

 

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