Pre-operative progressive distraction in old transcapho-peri-lunate dislocations

J Hand Surg Br. 1995 Oct;20(5):603-5. doi: 10.1016/s0266-7681(05)80118-4.

Abstract

Three cases of 6- to 8-week-old transcapho-peri-lunate dislocation of the carpus were treated with pre-operative progressive distraction, using an external fixation apparatus for 1 week. Surgical reduction and osteosynthesis of the scaphoid was then easily performed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • External Fixators
  • Humans
  • Joint Dislocations / diagnostic imaging
  • Joint Dislocations / surgery
  • Joint Dislocations / therapy*
  • Lunate Bone / diagnostic imaging
  • Lunate Bone / injuries*
  • Male
  • Preoperative Care
  • Radiography
  • Wrist Injuries / diagnostic imaging
  • Wrist Injuries / surgery
  • Wrist Injuries / therapy*