Transstyloid Perilunate Fracture-Dislocations of the Carpus, a Review of Two Cases

Abstract

Transstyloid perilunate fracture-dislocations of the carpus resulting from a force in an ulnar-to-radial direction are rare injuries. We present two cases of transstyloid perilunate fracture-dislocations of the carpus, one of which dislocated palmarly and was accompanied with fractures of the triquetrum and the ulnar styloid. The treatment algorisms are described and a satisfactory reduction is the goal for optimal functional recovery.

Keywords

Fracture dislocation of the carpus - Perilunate - Transstyloid

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