title: Dynamic radial translation instability of the carpus.
abstract: We report a case of a dynamic radial translation instability of the carpus, secondary to avulsion of the ulnocarpal ligaments and attenuation of the short radiolunate ligament. In addition, there was a peripheral detachment of the distal radioulnar ligaments causing distal radioulnar instability. Reattachment of the avulsed ligaments combined with a Sauvé-Kapandji procedure resulted in an excellent function, which was maintained 10 years after surgery.
authors.affiliation: Orthopedic and Hand Surgery Service, Hôpital Lapeyronie, Montpellier, France.
authors.forename: Y
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Allieu
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Garcia-Elias
mesh_terms: D000062:Accidents, Occupational; D000328:Adult; D002348:Carpal Bones / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology; D017885:Collateral Ligaments / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery*; D004551:Elbow Joint / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D014954:Wrist Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*