Trans-scaphoid perilunate fracture-dislocation

Case contributed by Salman S. Albakheet
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Left wrist trauma.

Patient Data

Age: 30 years
Gender: Male

Frontal view demonstrates a scaphoid fracture.

Lateral view demonstrates posterior dislocation of the capitate bone with relation to the lunate.

Case Discussion

Trans-scaphoid dorsal perilunate fracture-dislocation.

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