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

Abstract

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.