Treatment of Palmar-Divergent Dislocation of the Scaphoid and Lunate
Author Information
Author(s): Komura Shingo, Yokoi Tatsuo, Suzuki Yasushi
Primary Institution: Gifu Prefectural General Medical Center
Hypothesis
What is the optimal treatment for palmar-divergent dislocation of the scaphoid and lunate?
Conclusion
The study reports successful treatment of a patient with palmar-divergent dislocation of the scaphoid and lunate through surgical repair of the ligaments.
Supporting Evidence
- This is the first report showing treatment of palmar-divergent dislocation of the scaphoid and lunate by suturing the carpal interosseous ligaments.
- At the 1-year follow-up, the patient had returned to normal life and work with no pain in his wrist.
Takeaway
A man hurt his wrist when he fell, and doctors fixed it by sewing the ligaments together. After a year, he was able to use his wrist again, but it was still a bit stiff.
Methodology
The patient underwent closed reduction followed by open surgery to suture the ligaments and fix the joints with Kirschner wires.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case, which may limit the generalizability of the findings.
Participant Demographics
A 46-year-old man.
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