Is There a Critical Dorsal Lunate Facet Size in Distal Radius Fractures That Leads to Dorsal Carpal Subluxation? A Biomechanical Study of the Dorsal Critical Corner

Intra-articular distal radius fractures are common and can be associated with carpal instability. Failure to address articular fragments linked to maintaining carpal stability can lead to radiocarpal subluxation or dislocation. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the size of a dorsal osteotomy in the dorsal/volar plane of the lunate facet that leads to dorsal carpal subluxation.

Source: The Journal of Hand Surgery - August 16, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: Lauren M. Shapiro, Joanne Zhou, Kalpit Shah, Chris Frey, Calvin Chan, Robin N. Kamal Tags: Scientific Article Source Type: research