Established non-union of an operatively managed trans-scaphoid perilunate fracture dislocation progressing to spontaneous union.
J Orthop Traumatol
; 12(3): 159-62, 2011 Sep.
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ABSTRACT
Perilunate dislocations and fracture dislocations represent uncommon and unusual injuries that are often missed at initial presentation and diagnosed late in up to 25% of cases. Prompt open reduction, carpal stabilisation and ligamentous repair is required to reduce the risk of complications. We report a case of an established scaphoid non-union in an operatively managed perilunate fracture dislocation that spontaneously united almost 2 years after the initial injury, just before a planned revision scaphoid fixation with bone grafting. This case highlights the importance of initial clinical assessment together with appropriate radiographs and follow-up of these injuries post-operatively, especially when complications such as non-union arise.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Osso Semilunar
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Consolidação da Fratura
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Osso Escafoide
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Fraturas Ósseas
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
Limite:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2011
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Article