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Triple jeopardy: transscaphoid, transcapitate, transtriquetral, perilunate fracture dislocation

Authors: Bhavuk Garg, Tarun Goyal, Prakash P. Kotwal

Published in: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology | Issue 3/2013

Abstract

Carpal injuries are frequently underdiagnosed and underreported injuries of the hand. Scapholunate perilunate dissociation is the most common perilunate instability pattern seen in clinical practice. Transscaphoid, transtriquetral, transcapitate dislocation with a volar intercalated segment instability pattern is a very rare pattern of carpal injury. We describe a case with this unique pattern of injury, explaining its mechanism and treatment. Good outcome can be achieved in these injuries following open reduction and internal fixation with ligamentous repair.

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Title: Triple jeopardy: transscaphoid, transcapitate, transtriquetral, perilunate fracture dislocation
Authors: Bhavuk Garg
Tarun Goyal
Prakash P. Kotwal
Publication date: 01-09-2013
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Published in: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology / Issue 3/2013
Print ISSN: 1590-9921
Electronic ISSN: 1590-9999
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10195-012-0195-x

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