Orthopedic pitfalls in the ED: Lunate and perilunate injuries

Authors
Perron, AD Brady, WJ Keats, TE Hersh, RE
Citation
Ad. Perron et al., Orthopedic pitfalls in the ED: Lunate and perilunate injuries, AM J EMER M, 19(2), 2001, pp. 157-162
Citations number
19
Categorie Soggetti
Aneshtesia & Intensive Care
Journal title
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE
ISSN journal
07356757 → ACNP
Volume
19
Issue
2
Year of publication
2001
Pages
157 - 162
Database
ISI
SICI code
0735-6757(200103)19:2<157:OPITEL>2.0.ZU;2-H
Abstract
Occult dislocations at and around the lunate can accompany wrist trauma. Wh en left unrecognized and untreated, these injuries lead to a high incidence of long-term functional disability and chronic pain. Emergency medicine pr actitioners need to be vigilant for both lunate and perilunate dislocations , This review article examines the clinical presentation, diagnostic techni ques, and management options applicable to the emergency practitioner. (Cop yright (C) 2001 by W.B. Saunders Company).