Radiocarpal Fracture-Dislocation

  • Diego L. Fernandez
  • Jesse B. Jupiter
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Abstract

This group of uncommon but complex distal radius fractures is characterized principally by the presence of a complete dislocation of the radiocarpal joint. The dislocation may be in either a dorsal or a palmar direction, with the distal radius fracture(s) involving the marginal cortical rims, the radial styloid, or both. It is commonplace also to find a fracture of the ulnar styloid (Fig. 8.1).

Keywords

Distal Radius Distal Radius Fracture Radiocarpal Joint Ulnar Styloid Radial Styloid 
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Authors and Affiliations

  • Diego L. Fernandez
    • 1
  • Jesse B. Jupiter
    • 2
    • 3
  1. 1.Orthopaedische Chirurgie FMHSwitzerland
  2. 2.Orthopaedic SurgeryHarvard Medical SchoolUSA
  3. 3.Orthopaedic Hand ServiceMassachusetts General HospitalUSA

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