Trans-Scaphoid Perilunate Dislocation with Fractured Carpal Bones in a Child: A Case Report.
10.4055/jkoa.2005.40.5.610
- Author:
Jong Hun JI
1
;
Mohamed SHAFI
;
Weon Yoo KIM
;
Jin Young KIM
;
Nong Kyoum AHN
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedics, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Daejeon St. Mary's Hospital, Daejeon, Korea. weonkim@hotmail.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Trans-Scaphoid Perilunate dislocation;
Carpal bone fractures;
Child
- MeSH:
Carpal Bones*;
Child*;
Dislocations*;
Humans;
Male;
Orthopedics;
Triquetrum Bone;
Wrist
- From:The Journal of the Korean Orthopaedic Association
2005;40(5):610-613
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Transcarpal fractures and dislocations in children are rarely reported in the orthopedics literature. This is a case report of a 10-year-old boy who sustained a trans-scaphoid perilunate dislocation with fractures across the carpal structure: these included injuries to the capitate and triquetrum bones. Treatment consists of a closed reduction for the dislocation and using the dorsal approach, an open reduction with internal fixation of the fractures. The injury healed well with a full return of good wrist function. This unusual pattern of injury is described so that it may be more readily appreciated in the future.
