Bilateral rotatory subluxation of the scaphoid

J Accid Emerg Med. 1994 Jun;11(2):127-8. doi: 10.1136/emj.11.2.127.

Abstract

We describe the case of a 17-year-old girl, who presented to our Accident and Emergency (A&E) department following minor trauma to her forearm. Initial x-rays were misread as normal. Radiographs demonstrated classical features of rotatory subluxation of the scaphoid, which was found to be bilateral.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Carpal Bones / diagnostic imaging
  • Carpal Bones / injuries*
  • Diagnostic Errors
  • Emergency Service, Hospital
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Joint Dislocations / diagnostic imaging*
  • Radiography
  • Wrist Injuries / diagnostic imaging*