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Case #20

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Demographics: 17 years old, Male
Indication: Fall

Case #20

Findings

  • Acute lunate dislocation with volar displacement and rotation

Diagnosis

Lunate dislocation

Sample Report

Acute lunate dislocation with volar displacement and rotation.

No acute displaced fracture, though overlying splint material obscures fine osseous detail.

Discussion

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References

  • Little JT, Klionsky NB, Chaturvedi A, Soral A, Chaturvedi A. Pediatric distal forearm and wrist injury: an imaging review. Radiographics 2014; 34: 472-490.
  • Scalcione LR, Gimber LH. Spectrum of carpal dislocations and fracture-dislocations: imaging and management. Am J Roentgenol 2014; 203: 541-550.
  • Mayfield JK, Johnson RP, Kilcoyne RK. Carpal dislocations: pathomechanics and progressive perilunar instability. J Hand Surg Am 1980; 5(3): 226-241.

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