Palmar fracture-dislocation of the trapezoid with median nerve contusion. Case report and literature review

Abstract

Complete dislocations of the trapezoid are very uncommon injuries. The authors present a case of open palmar trapezoid fracture-dislocation with significant displacement of the fracture, acute carpal tunnel syndrome and other concomitant carpometacarpal injuries. A review of the literature search for palmar trapezoid dislocations and treatments was performed.

Keywords: Complex carpal injuries; acute carpal tunnel syndrome; median nerve; palmar trapezoid dislocation; scaphotrapezio-trapezoid dislocation.