J Korean Orthop Assoc.  2015 Aug;50(4):348-352. 10.4055/jkoa.2015.50.4.348.

Multiple Flexor Tendon Ruptures with Compression Neuropathy at Neglected Volar Lunate Dislocation

• Park JH
• Kang HJ
• Baik JS

• KMID: 2035874
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4055/jkoa.2015.50.4.348

Abstract

Perilunate dislocation represents approximately 3% of all carpal injuries and is diagnosed late in 25% of cases. Neglected perilunate dislocation accompanies many complications. Multiple flexor tendon rupture is a very rare complication of neglected perilunate dislocation. Three cases have been reported in the English literatures. No case has been reported in Korean literature. We report on a case of multiple flexor tendon ruptures with compressive neuropathy of median and ulnar nerve caused by neglected volar perilunate dislocation.

Keyword

perilunate dislocation; flexor tendon injury; compression neuropathy

MeSH Terms

Dislocations*
Rupture*
Tendons*
Ulnar Nerve