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. 2008 Oct;33(8):1424-32.
doi: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2008.07.016.

Treatment of acute lunate and perilunate dislocations

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Treatment of acute lunate and perilunate dislocations

Jeffrey E Budoff. J Hand Surg Am. 2008 Oct.

Abstract

Acute lunate and perilunate dislocations are uncommon but devastating carpal injuries with a guarded prognosis. This article outlines the pathoanatomy, diagnosis, indications for treatment, technique, and expected results of open reduction and internal fixation.

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