AI Article Synopsis
- Carpal dislocations happen when the bones and ligaments in the wrist are disrupted, often due to predictable injury mechanisms that are important for diagnosis and treatment.
- Lunate dislocations are the most frequent type, but other carpal bones can also become dislocated separately.
- The standard treatment is open reduction and internal fixation, though these injuries can still lead to long-term complications even if treated correctly and quickly.*
Article Abstract
Carpal dislocations result from sequential disruption of the complex relationship between the bones and ligaments of the wrist. Injuries to the carpus occur via predictable mechanisms, an understanding of which is critical to identify and treat these frequently missed patterns of injury and to avoid the sequela of chronic instability. Lunate dislocations are by far the most common, but isolated dislocation of other carpal bones can also occur. Open reduction and internal fixation still remains the gold standard for treatment regardless of the debate around the specific approaches. These high-energy injuries are associated with significant long-term morbidity even when identified promptly and appropriately treated. This review will focus on the evaluation and management of common forms of carpal dislocations.
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