Corrections

In the article "Volar Dislocation of the Fifth Metacarpal. Report of Two Cases" by E. R. North and R. G. Eaton (Vol. 62-A: 657-659, June 1980), an error was made in the second paragraph in the Discussion section. The paragraph should read as follows:

Recognition of the volar ulnar dislocation may be difficult. The key physical findings are tenderness about the base of the metacarpal and a mild external-rotation deformity of the little finger. Standard roentgenograms of the hand may not clearly demonstrate a volar dislocation of the base of the fifth metacarpal. Bora and Didizian demonstrated the value of a roentgenogram made with the hand in 30 degrees of pronation in identifying and assessing the reduction of the more common dorsal fracture-dislocation of the base of the fifth metacarpal. With volar displacement, a 30-degree supination roentgenogram best demonstrates the separation of the base of the fourth and fifth metacarpals as well as the adequacy of reduction, and aids in visualization of the hook of the hamate.

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