Radiocarpal dislocation: a report of two cases and a review of the literature

Two cases of radiocarpal dislocation without associated intra-articular distal radius fractures are described. Treatment is dependent on the ability to reduce the dislocation and associated intercarpal instability. Satisfactory results have been reported with closed reduction and cast immobilization, although one should beware of associated carpal instability. Open reduction and internal fixation are required for irreducible dislocations and cases in which there is intercarpal instability.