Perilunate instability: A rare variant

Perilunate dislocations and perilunate fracture dislocations are rare injuries that occur as a result of high energy trauma. We describe a case of a volar fracture dislocation of the proximal pole of the scaphoid with an associated scapholunate and lunotriquetral ligament disruption as well as a lun...

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Published in:SAGE open medical case reports 2021, Vol.9
Main Authors: Partap, Amanda, Persad, Ian James
Format: Article
Language:English
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Case Report
Case reports
Fractures
Joint and ligament injuries
Wrist
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Summary:Perilunate dislocations and perilunate fracture dislocations are rare injuries that occur as a result of high energy trauma. We describe a case of a volar fracture dislocation of the proximal pole of the scaphoid with an associated scapholunate and lunotriquetral ligament disruption as well as a lunate fossa fracture of the distal radius. These injuries are serious injuries that require a high degree of clinical acumen and radiographic scrutiny to allow for prompt treatment in order to avoid the sequelae of long-term complications that can arise. This case serves as a reminder of the complexity of these injuries and their associated mechanics.
ISSN:2050-313X
2050-313X
DOI:10.1177/2050313X211016980