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Palmar dislocation of the trapezoid: case report
1Department of Radiology, Albany Medical College/Albany Medical Center Hospital, New York 12208.
The Journal of Trauma
|March 1, 1989
Summary
This case report details a rare palmar trapezoid dislocation with radial trapezium subluxation. Internal fixation led to a satisfactory outcome 4 years post-surgery.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic surgery
- Traumatology
- Hand surgery
Background:
- Trapezoid dislocations are exceptionally rare wrist injuries.
- Combined injuries involving the trapezium and trapezoid present unique challenges in diagnosis and management.
Observation:
- A patient presented with a palmar dislocation of the trapezoid bone.
- This was concurrently associated with a radial subluxation of the trapezium bone.
Findings:
- The rare injury was successfully treated using internal fixation techniques.
- The patient achieved a satisfactory clinical result at the 4-year follow-up.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of recognizing and managing rare carpal bone injuries.
- Internal fixation can provide a viable treatment option for complex trapezoid dislocations.
- Long-term follow-up suggests favorable outcomes are achievable with appropriate surgical intervention.