Transstyloid, translunate fracture-dislocation of the wrist: case report

J Hand Surg Am. 2008 Sep;33(7):1131-4. doi: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2008.02.027.

Abstract

Earlier reports have described characteristic fracture-dislocation patterns of the carpus and distal radius. Most result from a fall onto an outstretched arm, with an applied force directed in a radial-to-ulnar direction across the wrist. We present the clinical, radiographic, and arthroscopic findings noted with an unusual pattern of injury resulting from a force applied at the ulnar side of the wrist.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Fractures, Bone / diagnostic imaging
  • Fractures, Bone / surgery
  • Humans
  • Joint Dislocations / diagnostic imaging
  • Joint Dislocations / surgery*
  • Lunate Bone / injuries*
  • Male
  • Radiography
  • Radius Fractures / diagnostic imaging
  • Radius Fractures / surgery*
  • Ulna Fractures / diagnostic imaging
  • Ulna Fractures / surgery*
  • Wrist Injuries / diagnostic imaging
  • Wrist Injuries / surgery*
  • Wrist Joint / diagnostic imaging
  • Wrist Joint / surgery