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Avascular necrosis of the third metacarpal head: a case report
Abstract
Avascular necrosis of the third metacarpal head is a rare entity. It may remain asymptomatic, but may also be painful and lead to restricted range of motion. A-thirteen-year-old male patient presented with a painful and restricted range of motion in the third metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint. There was no history of any trauma or a predisposing factor such as systemic lupus erythematosus or steroid use. The range of motion of the involved joint was minimally restricted (flexion range, 10 to 80 degrees). Mild tenderness was found on palpation over the dorsal aspect of the third MCP joint. Radiographs showed flattening and sclerosis of the third metacarpal head together with cystic lesions. The symptoms were controlled with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and splinting for four weeks. The range of motion of the MCP joint increased, along with regression on radiographs.
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Primary Language
English
Subjects
Health Care Administration
Journal Section
Research Article
Publication Date
September 11, 2006
Submission Date
March 7, 2014
Acceptance Date
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Published in Issue
Year 2004 Volume: 38 Number: 2
APA
Kalenderer, O., Agus, H., & Ozluk, S. (2006). Avascular necrosis of the third metacarpal head: a case report. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica, 38(2), 154-156. https://izlik.org/JA62FE29FK
AMA
1.Kalenderer O, Agus H, Ozluk S. Avascular necrosis of the third metacarpal head: a case report. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica. 2006;38(2):154-156. https://izlik.org/JA62FE29FK
Chicago
Kalenderer, Onder, Haluk Agus, and Serkan Ozluk. 2006. “Avascular Necrosis of the Third Metacarpal Head: A Case Report”. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica 38 (2): 154-56. https://izlik.org/JA62FE29FK.
EndNote
Kalenderer O, Agus H, Ozluk S (September 1, 2006) Avascular necrosis of the third metacarpal head: a case report. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica 38 2 154–156.
IEEE
[1]O. Kalenderer, H. Agus, and S. Ozluk, “Avascular necrosis of the third metacarpal head: a case report”, Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica, vol. 38, no. 2, pp. 154–156, Sept. 2006, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA62FE29FK
ISNAD
Kalenderer, Onder - Agus, Haluk - Ozluk, Serkan. “Avascular Necrosis of the Third Metacarpal Head: A Case Report”. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica 38/2 (September 1, 2006): 154-156. https://izlik.org/JA62FE29FK.
JAMA
1.Kalenderer O, Agus H, Ozluk S. Avascular necrosis of the third metacarpal head: a case report. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica. 2006;38:154–156.
MLA
Kalenderer, Onder, et al. “Avascular Necrosis of the Third Metacarpal Head: A Case Report”. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica, vol. 38, no. 2, Sept. 2006, pp. 154-6, https://izlik.org/JA62FE29FK.
Vancouver
1.Onder Kalenderer, Haluk Agus, Serkan Ozluk. Avascular necrosis of the third metacarpal head: a case report. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica [Internet]. 2006 Sep. 1;38(2):154-6. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA62FE29FK