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Treatment of acute lunate and perilunate dislocations

Jeffrey E Budoff

Journal of Hand Surgery 2008, 33 (8): 1424-32

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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