Volar Tilt of the Lunate After Open Reduction Internal Fixation of a Distal Radius Fracture

We report 5 patients who had normal carpal alignment on injury radiographs that developed marked volar angulation of the lunate during recovery from volar plate fixation of a fracture of the distal radius. There were no signs of alteration of the carpal ligaments. Two patients had similar volar tilt on the contralateral side. The cause and optimal treatment of carpal malalignment after restoration distal radial alignment are unclear.

Source: The Journal of Hand Surgery - August 11, 2020 Category: Surgery Authors: Daniel Bakker, Joost T.P. Kortlever, David Ring, Douglas Patterson, David Napoli, Neil G. Harness, Lee M. Reichel Tags: Case Repository Source Type: research