Traumatic dorsal dislocation of the triquetrum: a case report

A case of traumatic dorsal dislocation of the triquetrum associated with direct trauma is reported. Diagnosis was delayed, and open reduction and internal fixation with Kirschner wire was performed 7 days after injury. Eight months afterwards, the patient had good alignment of the carpus assessed radiographically, with full range of motion of the wrist and normal grip strength.