Isolated scaphoid dislocation associated with axial carpal dissociation: an unusual injury report

J Hand Surg Am. 2004 Nov;29(6):1102-8. doi: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2004.06.018.

Abstract

We present a report of a patient with an isolated scaphoid dislocation associated with a hyperextension and axial loading injury of the carpus required a careful and extensive clinical and radiographic evaluation leading to surgical intervention to reduce and stabilize the scaphoid and to reduce and hold internally the axial carpal injury. Knowledge of the anatomy and the potential injury patterns of the carpus will aid the hand surgeon with injury recognition and proper treatment.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Arthrodesis
  • Arthroscopy
  • Bone Wires
  • Carpal Bones / pathology
  • Carpal Bones / surgery*
  • Collateral Ligaments / injuries
  • Collateral Ligaments / pathology
  • Collateral Ligaments / surgery
  • Fluoroscopy
  • Humans
  • Joint Dislocations / diagnosis
  • Joint Dislocations / surgery*
  • Ligaments, Articular / injuries
  • Ligaments, Articular / pathology
  • Ligaments, Articular / surgery
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Scaphoid Bone / injuries*
  • Splints
  • Wrist Injuries / pathology
  • Wrist Injuries / surgery*