Chun-Jen Wu | PubMed Health

PubMed2006

Simultaneous dislocation of the carpometacarpal and metacarpophalangeal joints of the thumb in a motorcyclist.

Combined dislocation of more than one joint in a single finger is a rare injury. An amateur motorcyclist sustained simultaneous closed dislocation of the carpometacarpal and metacarpophalangeal joints of the thumb as an isolated injury after falling from his motorcycle during an abrupt stop from high speed. The dislocated joints were reduced by closed means on the day of injury. After 18 months, the functional result of his right thumb was excellent. The mechanism of injury and management of this uncommon motorcycle injury is reported.

Accidental Falls↗

PubMed2004

Bilateral traumatic dislocation of testes.

Dislocation of the testis is a rare trauma. Its diagnosis depends on the awareness of the physician of its possible occurrence. It is usually a late finding during treatment of a motorcyclist brought to the emergency room because of multiple trauma injury and is sometimes demonstrated in the computerized tomographic (CT) scanning of the pelvis. We encountered bilateral dislocation of testes in a 40-year-old male due to motorcycle accident. Color Doppler ultrasonography was helpful in locating the dislocated testicle and detecting its blood flow. CT scans are often obtained to evaluate the associated injuries and to examine the area of the dislocated testis to help identify a rupture. Closed reduction is the initial treatment of choice. Immediate surgical intervention should also be performed when closed reduction has failed.

Accidents, Traffic↗