Lunate dislocation

Case contributed by Bruno Di Muzio , 27 Mar 2012
Diagnosis certain
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Alunate dislocation is is an uncommon traumatic wrist injury that requires prompt management and surgical repair repair. The lunate is displaced and rotated volarly. The rest of the carpal bones are in a normal anatomic position in relation to the radius.

  • -<p>A&#160;</span><strong style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "><a href="/articles/lunate-dislocation" title="Lunate dislocation">lunate dislocation</a></strong>&#160;is an uncommon traumatic wrist injury that requires prompt management and surgical&#160;repair. The lunate is displaced and rotated volarly. The rest of the carpal bones are in a normal anatomic position in relation to the radius.</span></p>
  • +<p>A <a href="/articles/lunate-dislocation">lunate dislocation</a> is an uncommon traumatic wrist injury that requires prompt management and surgical repair. The lunate is displaced and rotated volarly. The rest of the carpal bones are in a normal anatomic position in relation to the radius.</p>

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CT:The lunate is seen displaced and angulated volarly. Comminuted fracture is also seen in the first row of carpal bones.

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CT: lunate seen displaced and angulated volarly. Comminuted fracture is also seen in the first row of carpal bones.

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