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2009 Reduction of Thumb Joint Dislocation eMedicine Procedures

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Location: http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/109187-overview

Description: Despite the inherent stability of the joints of the thumb, the vulnerable anatomic position of the first phalangis often subjects the joints to mechanical strain that leads to subluxation or dislocation of the metacarpophalangeal (MCP) and interphalangeal (IP) joints.
Moira Davenport, MD Updated: Jun 26, 2009

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Author/Contact: Moira Davenport, MD
Institution: eMedicine
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Language: English

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