J Korean Fract Soc.  1995 Oct;8(4):908-913.

Fracture of the Capitate with Velar Perilunate Dislocation: One case report

• Lee KH

Abstract

Fracture of the capitate is a rare form of carpal injuries. It can occur with perilunate dislocation. In that case, capitate fracture associated with scaphoid fracture is common enough that it has been called the scaphocapitate fracture(or syndrome). A rare case of a displaced fracture of the capitate and unusual locked volar perilunate dislocation without scaphoid fracture is described. This carpal injury was treated by closed reduction and percutaneous pinning with one K-wire and the result is now excellent. A possible explantation of the mechanism underlying this conditian is offered and the literature is reviewed.

Keyword

Capitate; Fracture; Perilunate dislocation

MeSH Terms

Dislocations*