Dorsal radiocarpal fracture dislocation.
A case of a rare radiocarpal fracture dislocation in a 17-year-old girl, with persisting loss of radiocarpal joint space following reduction under hematoma block, is described. The wrist joint was exposed, and two osteochondral fragments were rotated 90 degrees and secured with 2.7-mm AO screws. Satisfactory healing followed 3 months postinjury.
D000059:Accidents; D000293:Adolescent; D001863:Bone Screws; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D008349:Manipulation, Orthopedic / Q000379:methods; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011885:Radius Fractures / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D014954:Wrist Injuries; D014955:Wrist Joint / Q000601:surgery