Treatment of acute lunate and perilunate dislocations.
review · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.jhsa.2008.07.016.
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Abstract
Acute lunate and perilunate dislocations are uncommon but devastating carpal injuries with a guarded prognosis. This article outlines the pathoanatomy, diagnosis, indications for treatment, technique, and expected results of open reduction and internal fixation.
Medical subject headings
- Carpal Joints
- Fracture Fixation, Internal
- Joint Dislocations
- Lunate Bone
Anatomy
- wrist
- hand