Isolated dislocation of the scaphoid is a rare injury with only a few case reports
in the literature. We report on 2 complex scaphoid dislocations demonstrating concomitant
axial instability with disruption of the capitohamate articulation as well as the
long–ring metacarpal relationship. Both of these patients underwent reduction and
fixation using a wrist spanning plate, which was removed approximately 2 months after
injury. Follow-up of these patients demonstrated maintenance of reduction, axial stability,
and return of painless range of motion.
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Publication history
Published online: March 20, 2021
Accepted:
January 13,
2021
Received:
January 3,
2020
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Drs Ruch and Richard have an association or financial involvement with Acumed. Dr Richard has an association or financial involvement with Bioventus, DJO, DePuy Synthes, and Medartis. No benefits in any form have been received or will be received by the other authors related directly or indirectly to the subject of this article.
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