https://scholars.lib.ntu.edu.tw/handle/123456789/507277
Title: | Idiopathic osteonecrosis of the third metacarpal head | Authors: | MING-HSIAO HU Chen W.-C. Chang C.-H. |
Issue Date: | 2008 | Publisher: | Scientific Communications International Ltd | Journal Volume: | 107 | Journal Issue: | 1 | Start page/Pages: | 89-92 | Source: | Journal of the Formosan Medical Association | Abstract: | Osteonecrosis of the metacarpal head is a rare disease entity and there are only a few isolated case reports in the literature. No single modality of treatment can be recommended as ideal. In this report, we describe a patient who presented with changes resembling avascular necrosis at the third metacarpal head of the right hand. It presented as a 2-week history of sudden onset of pain in the region of the right third metacarpophalangeal joint with limitation of flexion. We treated the 51-year-old male patient by curettage, debridement and multiple drilling, At 1-year follow-up, the patient was symptom-free and showed improved range of motion of the metacarpophalangeal joint (0° to 80°). He returned to his original work 2 weeks after the operation without limitation of daily activities. This report presents a new operative treatment that improved the functional outcome of osteonecrosis of the metacarpal head. ? 2008 Elsevier & Formosan Medical Association. |
URI: | https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-39549092595&doi=10.1016%2fS0929-6646%2808%2960014-5&partnerID=40&md5=49ae12d119408e4c2d6d4b5a6cd9e434 https://scholars.lib.ntu.edu.tw/handle/123456789/507277 |
ISSN: | 0929-6646 | DOI: | 10.1016/S0929-6646(08)60014-5 | SDG/Keyword: | nonsteroid antiinflammatory agent; adult; arthralgia; article; avascular necrosis; bone radiography; case report; clinical examination; curettage; daily life activity; debridement; follow up; histopathology; human; human tissue; idiopathic disease; joint mobility; male; metacarpal bone; metacarpophalangeal joint; orthopedic surgery; outcome assessment; range of motion; surgical approach; surgical technique; symptom; work resumption |
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