title: Complex carpal dislocation.
abstract: We present an unusual case of carpal dislocation which to our knowledge has not previously been described in any of the current classifications of such injuries. Despite the extensive damage sustained, the case was managed without difficulty and outcome has been very satisfactory.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, District General Hospital, Grimsby, Humberside, UK.
authors.forename: L R
authors.initials: LR
authors.lastname: Irwin
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Paul
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Kumaren
authors.forename: T K
authors.initials: TK
authors.lastname: Bagga
mesh_terms: D002348:Carpal Bones / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000379:methods / Q000534:rehabilitation; D017102:Fracture Healing; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D014954:Wrist Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D014955:Wrist Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology*