[Bilateral radiocarpal dislocation with fracture of the radial styloid. A case report].

نویسندگان

  • V Orozco
  • A Orozco
چکیده

INTRODUCTION Radiocarpal dislocation is a rare injury and thus the number of cases described is limited. The course of the injury is favorable when the treatment provided is appropriate. CLINICAL CASE A 21-year-old male patient who sustained radiocarpal dislocation and fracture of the radial styloid process in both wrists. He was treated with closed reduction and external fixation. The evaluation at 3 months showed favorable results. DISCUSSION This case is one of the few similar cases reported because it is an uncommon pathology and it is even less frequent because the injury involves both wrists.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Acta ortopedica mexicana

دوره 24 6  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2010