Two Unusual Wrist Injuries

Abstract

Two unique cases are presented to illustrate that combinations of dislocations among carpal bones are practically limitless. The authors describe a perilunar dislocation in a diabetic patient which was reduced under general anesthesia. However, because the carpal navicular could not be stabilized, arthrodesis of the wrist was carried out. They also review a manipulative reduction performed for dislocation of the distal portion of the radio-ulnar joint with anterior displacement of the distal portion of the ulna.