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A volar transscaphoid perilunate fracture dislocation.

¹Department of Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina.

Orthopaedic Review

|March 1, 1986

Summary

A volar transscaphoid perilunate fracture dislocation is an extremely rare wrist injury. This case report details this unusual injury and reviews existing literature.

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Area of Science:

Orthopedic Surgery
Traumatology
Wrist Anatomy

Background:

Perilunate dislocations are complex wrist injuries involving the lunate bone.
Transscaphoid fractures involve a fracture of the scaphoid bone.
Volar displacement indicates a specific direction of the injury.

Observation:

A 24-year-old male sustained a volar transscaphoid perilunate fracture dislocation.
This specific combination of injuries is exceptionally uncommon in clinical practice.

Findings:

The case highlights the rarity of this specific fracture dislocation pattern.
Literature review confirms the infrequent occurrence of this injury.

Implications:

Understanding this rare injury is crucial for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
This case contributes to the limited body of knowledge on complex wrist trauma.
Further research may elucidate specific mechanisms and optimal management strategies.

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