Transulnar styloid palmar scapho-lunate dislocation with median nerve injury.
A patient with a transulnar styloid palmar scapho-lunate dislocation with median nerve injury is described. The dislocation could be reduced by closed manipulation under anaesthesia, and the scapho-lunate ligament was repaired subsequently using a Mytek Micro bone anchor. This case is reported for its rarity and its management. Although closed reduction can be achieved by manipulation, scapho-lunate ligament repair is essential to prevent rotatory instability of the scaphoid with this pattern of injury.
Arora
Jayant
J
Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary, Dumfries, UK. arorajayant@yahoo.com
D000063:Accidents, Traffic; D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000150:complications*; D008023:Ligaments, Articular / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008475:Median Nerve / Q000293:injuries*; D009049:Motorcycles; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures; D020196:Trauma, Nervous System / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D014954:Wrist Injuries / Q000150:complications*