A Case of Sesamoid Displacement Causing the First Metacarpophalangeal Joint Locking

Study of the Second Hospital of Qinhuangdao

Status

Completed

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT01214798

Acronym

SDL

Enrollment

Registered

2010-10-05

Start date

2008-01-31

Completion date

2010-04-30

Last updated

2010-10-05

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Conditions

Primary Disease

Keywords

sesamoid displacement,, metacarpophalangeal joint,, radial condylar ridge of the metacarpal head.

Brief summary

Traumatic sesamoid displacement of the first metacarpophalangeal joint can affect thumb function.

Detailed description

Although occurrence is rare, the mechanism of the displacement is commonly complex and varied. Understanding the mechanism is critical for treatment of the disorder. We herein present a locked thumb MCPJ caused by sesamoid displacement.

Interventions

None listed

Study design

Observational model

CASE_ONLY

Time perspective

RETROSPECTIVE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

ALL

Age

20 Years to 70 Years

Healthy volunteers

Inclusion criteria

* Traumatic sesamoid displacement

Exclusion criteria

* Pathologic sesamoid disorder

Outcome results