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Osteochondral mosaicplasty as a treatment method for bilateral avascular necrosis of the long finger metacarpal: case report.

Abstract
Avascular necrosis of the metacarpal head is a rare condition known to occur in conjunction with repetitive trauma, systemic lupus erythematosus, and the use of steroids. This clinical case reports a 31-year-old man with bilateral long finger metacarpal head avascular necrosis, treated with osteochondral mosaicplasty.
AuthorsMichael Maes, Ludo Hansen, Paul Cheyns
JournalThe Journal of hand surgery (J Hand Surg Am) Vol. 35 Issue 8 Pg. 1264-8 (Aug 2010) ISSN: 1531-6564 [Electronic] United States
PMID20684926 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
CopyrightCopyright 2010 American Society for Surgery of the Hand. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Topics
  • Adult
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Metacarpal Bones (diagnostic imaging)
  • Metacarpus (abnormalities, diagnostic imaging, surgery)
  • Orthopedic Procedures (methods)
  • Osteonecrosis (diagnostic imaging, surgery)
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed

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