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  • Title: Indian salutation test in acute dorsal carpometacarpal joint dislocation of the ulnar four fingers.
    Author: Iqbal MJ, Saleemi A.
    Journal: Am J Emerg Med; 2003 Jan; 21(1):74-6. PubMed ID: 12563587.
    Abstract:
    Complete dislocation of the ulnar 4 carpometacarpal joints of the hand (excluding the thumb) is an uncommon injury. Anatomic reduction of the carpometacarpal joint (CMCJ) is essential to maintain function of the hand, and this can often be accomplished by prompt closed reduction and percutaneous Kirschner-wire fixation. The diagnosis is sometimes delayed or missed in the emergency department (ED), and a true lateral radiograph is mandatory in suspected cases. We present a case of dorsal unilateral dislocation of the ulnar 4 CMCJs without associated fracture. The injury was difficult to diagnose because of gross swelling of the hand. We describe a simple clinical test (Indian salutation test) that we found to be very helpful in raising the index of suspicion and hence increasing the likelihood of avoiding any clinical and medicolegal difficulties in such cases. A true lateral radiograph of the wrist confirmed the diagnosis, and prompt closed reduction and percutaneous Kirschner-wire fixation resulted in a good outcome in the case described here.
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