Abstract
Aim of the study: Lunate dislocation is very uncommon injury which occur due to acute hyperextension of the wrist.Factors who affecting the prognosis still controversial.The aim of this study is to present the classification,the management and the outcome of this type of dislocation.
Methods: Four patients were treated the last four years in our clinic with lunate dislocation.All patiends treated immediately.In two cases was followed dorsal approach and fixation, in one case performed palmar approach and decompression of the median’s nerve tunnel from the hematoma, and in one case dorsal approach and ligaments repair.
A functional score sustem in combination with radiological assesment were used for the postoperative evaluation of the patiends.The mean time of follow-up was 23,5 months.
Results: Two patiends had excellent, one good and one poor results. Complications as ligamentous instability, avascular necrosis, osteoarthritis or infection they didn’t remarked. One patient complains for a mild pain due to his work.
Conclusion: Early diagnosis of the lunate dislocation in combination with open reduction and fixation can offer satisfactory results.
The abstracts were prepared by Eleni Koutsoukou. Correspondence should be addressed to him at the Hellenic Association of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology (HAOST), 20, A. Fleming str, 15123 Marousi, Athens, Greece.
