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Posttraumatic ulnar translation of the carpus
The Journal of Hand Surgery
|March 1, 1987
Summary
Ulnar translation of the carpus, a rare wrist instability, often presents with delayed diagnosis and varied treatment outcomes. Surgical repair shows mixed results, with some patients experiencing recurrent instability or requiring wrist arthrodesis.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Traumatology
- Radiology
Background:
- Ulnar translation of the carpus is an uncommon posttraumatic carpal instability.
- This condition involves the entire carpus shifting ulnarward on the radioulnar surface.
- Formal reports are scarce, though it's mentioned in broader wrist instability literature.