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Perilunate Dislocations: Current Treatment Options.

Nina D Fisher¹, Andrew S Bi, Jadie E De Tolla

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Delayed perilunate dislocations often require complex management due to limited evidence. This study evaluates the quality of evidence for surgical treatments of chronic perilunate dislocations.

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Orthopedic Surgery
Hand Surgery
Traumatology

Background:

Perilunate dislocations are significant wrist injuries.
Approximately 25% of perilunate dislocations present late.
Management of chronic perilunate dislocations lacks robust evidence.

Purpose of the Study:

To assess the quality of scientific evidence for surgical interventions in chronic perilunate dislocations.
To guide clinical decision-making for delayed presentations of perilunate dislocations.

Main Methods:

Systematic review of surgical treatment options for chronic perilunate dislocations.
Evaluation of the evidence base for open reduction internal fixation, proximal row carpectomy, and carpal excisions/arthrodesis.

Main Results:

The current evidence base for surgical management of chronic perilunate dislocations is limited.
Indications for various surgical options are influenced by injury chronicity and patient-specific factors.

Conclusions:

Further high-quality research is needed to establish optimal surgical strategies for chronic perilunate dislocations.
Treatment decisions for delayed perilunate dislocations should be individualized based on available evidence and patient factors.