A Case of Sesamoid Displacement Causing the First Metacarpophalangeal Joint Locking

Completed

• Conditions: Primary Disease

• Registration Number: NCT01214798
• Lead Sponsor: The Second Hospital of Qinhuangdao

Brief Summary

Traumatic sesamoid displacement of the first metacarpophalangeal joint can affect thumb function.

Detailed Description

Although occurrence is rare, the mechanism of the displacement is commonly complex and varied. Understanding the mechanism is critical for treatment of the disorder. We herein present a locked thumb MCPJ caused by sesamoid displacement.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2008-01
• Primary Completion: 2008-01
• Study Completion: 2010-04
• Status Verified: 2010-10
• Study First Submitted: 2010-10-02
• Study First Submitted QC: 2010-10-04
• Last Update Submitted: 2010-10-04
• Study First Posted: 2010-10-05
• Last Update Posted: 2010-10-05

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 1

Inclusion Criteria

• Traumatic sesamoid displacement

Exclusion Criteria

• Pathologic sesamoid disorder

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified