• J Emerg Med · May 2003

    Case Reports

    Comminuted fracture of the ulnar sesamoid of the metacarpophalangeal joint of the thumb: an uncommon injury.

    • Matthew Shaw, Iain D Lyburn, William C Torreggiani, and Roland Watura.
    • Department of Radiology, Frenchay Hospital, Bristol, UK.
    • J Emerg Med. 2003 May 1; 24 (4): 437-9.

    AbstractFracture of the ulnar sesamoid of the metacarpophalangeal joint of the thumb is rare. Injury may be caused as a result of hyperextension or, less frequently, direct trauma. A sesamoid may be incompletely ossified, making it difficult to diagnose the fracture on radiographs. Early recognition of this entity leads to appropriate management. The case of a 26-year-old man who sustained a hyperextension injury of the thumb is presented. Radiographs demonstrated a fracture of the ulnar sesamoid of the thumb metacarpophalangeal joint. The literature regarding this uncommon injury is discussed.

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