title: Scapho-lunate diastasis: a component of fractures of the distal radius.
abstract: Ten cases of fractures of the distal radius associated with scapho-lunate diastasis are reported. The mechanism of injury has been described and an attempt made to analyse the implications in treating such an injury.
authors: Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool.
authors: C S
authors: CS
authors: Mudgal
authors: W A
authors: WA
authors: Jones
mesh_terms: D002348:Carpal Bones / Q000293:injuries*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008023:Ligaments, Articular / Q000293:injuries*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011885:Radius Fractures / Q000150:complications*; D014954:Wrist Injuries / Q000209:etiology*; D014955:Wrist Joint