Radial carpal-volar lunate dislocation: a case report

Lunate dislocations of the wrist are unusual injuries. A unique case of radial carpal-volar lunate dislocation is reported. The dislocation was treated with closed reduction and maintained by percutaneous pins. A good clinical and radiographic result was seen at 1-year follow up.

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Published inOrthopedics (Thorofare, N.J.) Vol. 11; no. 6; pp. 937 - 940
Main Authors GOMEZ, W, GRANTHAM, S. A
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Thorofare, NJ Slack 01.06.1988
SLACK INCORPORATED
Subjects
Biological and medical sciences
Bone Nails
Carpal Bones - diagnostic imaging
Carpal Bones - injuries
Diseases of the osteoarticular system
Humans
Injuries of the limb. Injuries of the spine
Joint Dislocations - diagnostic imaging
Joint Dislocations - therapy
Male
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Radiography
Traumas. Diseases due to physical agents
Wrist Injuries - diagnostic imaging
Wrist Injuries - therapy
Trauma
Luxation
Lunate bone
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Summary:Lunate dislocations of the wrist are unusual injuries. A unique case of radial carpal-volar lunate dislocation is reported. The dislocation was treated with closed reduction and maintained by percutaneous pins. A good clinical and radiographic result was seen at 1-year follow up.
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ISSN:0147-7447
1938-2367
DOI:10.3928/0147-7447-19880601-14