Traumatic dorsal dislocation of the triquetrum: a case report.
A case of traumatic dorsal dislocation of the triquetrum associated with direct trauma is reported. Diagnosis was delayed, and open reduction and internal fixation with Kirschner wire was performed 7 days after injury. Eight months afterwards, the patient had good alignment of the carpus assessed radiographically, with full range of motion of the wrist and normal grip strength.
D002348:Carpal Bones / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D005543:Forearm Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged