Transhamate periscaphoid axial radial fracture dislocation of the carpus

Andreas Schweizer; Erich Kammer

doi:10.1016/j.jhsa.2007.11.003

Transhamate periscaphoid axial radial fracture dislocation of the carpus

J Hand Surg Am. 2008 Feb;33(2):210-2. doi: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2007.11.003.

Authors

Andreas Schweizer¹, Erich Kammer

Affiliation

¹ Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland. andreas.schweizer@balgrist.ch

PMID: 18294542
DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2007.11.003

Abstract

We report a compression injury of the wrist with a unique pattern of axial radial dislocation of the carpus. Reposition was through a dorsal and palmar approach; all disrupted ligaments were sutured, and fixation of the carpal bones was performed with K-wires. The functional result was 70% of range of motion and 75% of strength with minimal symptoms.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Accidents, Occupational
Adult
Carpal Bones / diagnostic imaging
Carpal Bones / injuries*
Carpal Bones / surgery
Carpal Joints / diagnostic imaging
Carpal Joints / injuries*
Carpal Joints / surgery
Fracture Fixation, Internal
Fractures, Compression / diagnosis*
Fractures, Compression / surgery
Humans
Joint Dislocations / diagnosis*
Joint Dislocations / surgery
Ligaments, Articular / injuries
Ligaments, Articular / surgery
Male
Metacarpal Bones / diagnostic imaging
Metacarpal Bones / injuries
Metacarpal Bones / surgery
Radiography