SCAPHOTRAPEZIO-TRAPEZOIDAL DISLOCATION - A CASE-REPORT

Authors
MAXWELL HA MORRIS MA
Citation
Ha. Maxwell et Ma. Morris, SCAPHOTRAPEZIO-TRAPEZOIDAL DISLOCATION - A CASE-REPORT, Acta orthopaedica Scandinavica, 64(3), 1993, pp. 385-386
Citations number
6
Categorie Soggetti
Orthopedics
Journal title
Acta orthopaedica Scandinavica → ACNP
ISSN journal
00016470
Volume
64
Issue
3
Year of publication
1993
Pages
385 - 386
Database
ISI
SICI code
0001-6470(1993)64:3<385:SD-AC>2.0.ZU;2-G
Abstract
A complex hand injury with scaphotrapezial dislocation and dislocation of the trapezoid, third, fourth, and fifth carpometacarpal joints occ urred when a motorcyclist was involved in a road accident. The extent of the injury was initially overlooked. Combined injuries of the carpu s and carpometacarpal joints can easily be missed at radiographic exam ination. The true lateral radiograph of the wrist is necessary in the diagnosis of complex wrist injuries.