title: Acute fractures and dislocations of the carpus.
abstract: In this article, the diagnosis and treatment of acute carpal fractures and dislocations are discussed. The techniques of securing and maintaining proper reduction are emphasized. The management of the complications of carpal injuries is also discussed.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000628:therapy; D002348:Carpal Bones / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D002370:Casts, Surgical; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000379:methods; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography