Rotatory subluxation of the scaphoid

• Published in: Clinical radiology Vol. 35; no. 6; pp. 495 - 501
• Main Author: Cope, J.R.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Amsterdam Elsevier Ltd 01.01.1984; Elsevier
• Subjects: Adult; Aged; Biological and medical sciences; Carpal Bones - diagnostic imaging; Carpal Bones - injuries; Female; Humans; Injuries of the limb. Injuries of the spine; Joint Dislocations - diagnostic imaging; Male; Medical sciences; Radiography; Rotation; Traumas. Diseases due to physical agents; Wrist - diagnostic imaging; Os naviculare carpi; Luxation; Hand; Rotation; Trauma; Diseases of the osteoarticular system

Rotatory subluxation of the scaphoid is an uncommon abnormality which is not widely understood. It can be difficult to diagnose and, if incorrectly managed, can lead to a severe and disabling radio-carpal arthritis. While complicating many forms of wrist trauma, its place in the lunate-perilunate di...