Volar Tilt of the Lunate After Open Reduction Internal Fixation of a Distal Radius Fracture.
case_series · Level IV
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Abstract
The pathophysiology of carpal adaptations after fracture of the distal radius is incompletely understood. We report 5 patients who had normal carpal alignment on injury radiographs that developed marked volar angulation of the lunate during recovery from volar plate fixation of a fracture of the distal radius. There were no signs of alteration of the carpal ligaments. Two patients had similar volar tilt on the contralateral side. The cause and optimal treatment of carpal malalignment after restoration distal radial alignment are unclear.
Medical subject headings
- Carpal Bones
- Lunate Bone
- Radius Fractures
Anatomy
- radius
- wrist