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Anteroposterior (A) ,oblique (B) and lateral(C) X-rays showing radiopalmar dislocation of the fifth carpometacarpal joint
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Standard plain radiographs revealed a palmar and radial dislocation of the fifth carpometacarpal joint without other lesions or fractures on the others digits or the wrist (Figure 1).
Post reduction of 5th CMC-joint : Anteroposterior view (A), oblique view (B) and lateral (C) view
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The reduction was stable and was confirmed by X-rays control (Figure 2).
6-month follow-up: Reduction maintained. (A) AP view and (B) pronation view
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Six months following injury the patient had full range of movement of the little finger and normal grip strength, the radiographs showed the reduction to be maintained (Figure 3).