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Introduction Dislocations of the metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint of the hand are caused by trauma to the hand, typically from a fall, with forced hyperextension of the joint. Athletes may more frequently sustain these injuries particularly in contact sports or ball-handling…
Acknowledgment: The author and editors wish to acknowledge and thank John K. Stanley, MD, who contributed this chapter for the sixth edition. This work is built on his foundation as well as the seventh edition. A pain-free, stable wrist joint…