A case of acute trans-scaphoid volar dislocation of the lunate into the distal forearm

A case of acute trans-scaphoid volar dislocation of the lunate into the distal forearm

Trans-scaphoid volar dislocation of the lunate with displacement into the distal forearm proximal to the radiocarpal joint is an extremely rare, high energy injury with extensive ligament disruption. They are unstable and require open reduction and internal fixation with repair of ligaments. They ar...

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Main Authors: Mohamed Al Khayarin, Mohamed Al Ateeq Al Dosari, Shibly Abdul Basith, Mohammed Waseemuddin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2016-05-01
Series:Journal of Acute Disease
Subjects:
Trans-scaphoid perilunate dislocation
Lunate
Ligament disruption
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2221618916300282

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