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Trans-radial styloid, trans-scaphoid, trans-triquetral perilunate dislocation
1Princess of Wales Royal Air Force Hospital, Ely, Cambridgeshire.
Journal of the Royal Army Medical Corps
|October 1, 1991
Summary
This case report details a rare perilunate dislocation treated successfully with Herbert screw and Kirschner wire fixation. Early surgical intervention is recommended for optimal functional outcomes in such complex wrist injuries.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Traumatology
Background:
- Perilunate dislocations are complex wrist injuries.
- Trans-radial styloid, trans-scaphoid, trans-triquetral patterns are exceptionally rare.
Observation:
- A rare case of trans-radial styloid, trans-scaphoid, trans-triquetral perilunate dislocation was presented.
- The injury involved significant carpal bone displacement.
Findings:
- Successful reduction and internal fixation were achieved using a Herbert screw and Kirschner wire.
- The patient experienced a good functional recovery post-operatively.
Implications:
- Early surgical management is crucial for favorable outcomes in complex perilunate dislocations.
- This case highlights the efficacy of Herbert screw and Kirschner wire fixation for such injuries.