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Acute perilunate dislocation in a pediatric patient.

George A Barbee¹, Cristóbal S Berry-Cabán, Brandy R Jacobs

¹Womack Army Medical Center, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, USA.

JAAPA : Official Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants

|June 29, 2013

Summary

Lunate and perilunate dislocations are uncommon pediatric wrist injuries. Suspect these injuries in children with wrist swelling and limited motion after a fall.

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Area of Science:

Orthopedic Surgery
Pediatric Traumatology

Background:

Lunate and perilunate dislocations are rare pediatric wrist injuries.
These injuries typically result from significant trauma or falls on an outstretched hand.

Observation:

Clinical presentation includes significant wrist swelling.
Decreased range of motion is a key indicator.

Findings:

Early suspicion is crucial for prompt diagnosis.
These dislocations require prompt orthopedic evaluation and management.

Implications:

Timely diagnosis and treatment can prevent long-term complications.
Understanding these rare injuries improves pediatric orthopedic care.