Transulnar styloid palmar scapho-lunate dislocation with median nerve injury

Arch Orthop Trauma Surg. 2005 Mar;125(2):120-3. doi: 10.1007/s00402-004-0770-6. Epub 2004 Dec 16.

Abstract

A patient with a transulnar styloid palmar scapho-lunate dislocation with median nerve injury is described. The dislocation could be reduced by closed manipulation under anaesthesia, and the scapho-lunate ligament was repaired subsequently using a Mytek Micro bone anchor. This case is reported for its rarity and its management. Although closed reduction can be achieved by manipulation, scapho-lunate ligament repair is essential to prevent rotatory instability of the scaphoid with this pattern of injury.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Accidents, Traffic
  • Adult
  • Humans
  • Joint Dislocations / complications*
  • Ligaments, Articular / injuries
  • Ligaments, Articular / surgery
  • Male
  • Median Nerve / injuries*
  • Motorcycles
  • Orthopedic Procedures
  • Trauma, Nervous System / etiology*
  • Trauma, Nervous System / surgery
  • Wrist Injuries / complications*