Locked Traumatic Pisiform Dislocation: A Case Report

JBJS Case Connect. 2019 Dec;9(4):e0278. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.CC.18.00278.

Abstract

Case: A 32-year-old man presented to the emergency department with several carpal bone fractures and a locked distal pisiform dislocation after trauma. Treatment consisted of open surgical and reduction, osteosynthesis with a single Kirschner wire, and ligament repair. The patient's functional outcome was excellent, and his Mayo wrist score was 90 at 36 months after injury.

Conclusions: Pisiform dislocations may be difficult to diagnose because anteroposterior and lateral radiographs may not be sufficient to visualize the injury. A 30° semisupinated wrist x-ray and computed tomography can be helpful. A satisfactory clinical result may be achieved if distal pisiform dislocations are detected early and managed surgically with open reduction and ligament repair.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Bone Wires
  • Carpal Bones / injuries*
  • Fracture Fixation, Internal / methods*
  • Humans
  • Joint Dislocations / surgery*
  • Male
  • Pisiform Bone / injuries*
  • Wrist Injuries / surgery*
  • Wrist Joint / surgery