Transverse fractures through the body of the lunate with delay in consolidation. Experience with arthroscopic treatment.

Background And Aim: Lunate traumatic fractures represent between 0.5% and 1% of carpal bone fractures. Transverse fracture through the body of the lunate (type V) are the least frequent and need surgical treatment if displaced, because it has a high risk of necrosis or pseudoarthrosis.