CARPAL DISLOCATION Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
Q
What is a carpal dislocation and what would it look like on an Xray ?
A
The lunate slips forward on the lateral wrist xray.
2
Q
What is a peri lunate dislocation and what would it look like on an xray ?
A
The lunate stay in its position and the other carpal bones are dislocated dorsally.
3
Q
What is a mid carpal dislocation and what would it look like on an Xray ?
A
The lunate is anteriorly dilocated and the other carpal bones are subluxed dorsally.
