Pre-operative progressive distraction in old transcapho-peri-lunate dislocations.
Three cases of 6- to 8-week-old transcapho-peri-lunate dislocation of the carpus were treated with pre-operative progressive distraction, using an external fixation apparatus for 1 week. Surgical reduction and osteosynthesis of the scaphoid was then easily performed.
Centro Hospitalar do Funchal, Madeira Island, Parede, Portugal.
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Sousa
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Fernandes
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Botelheiro
D000328:Adult; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D016267:External Fixators; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D012667:Lunate Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D008297:Male; D011300:Preoperative Care; D011859:Radiography; D014954:Wrist Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*