Proximal row carpectomy for open fracture-dislocation of the carpus.
A severe carpal fracture dislocation is described and the alternatives of management are discussed. A method of treatment, that is, proximal row carpectomy, is described based on a review of applicable literature.
D000328:Adult; D002348:Carpal Bones / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000601:surgery*; D005597:Fractures, Open / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male