Presentation
Wrist pain after motorcycle fall.
Patient Data
Age: 55 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Lunate dislocation
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There is a misalignment of the first Gilula arch, in which the lunate 'overlaps' the capitate and the scaphoid. The lunate bone has a triangular appearance on AP projection, with displacement and volar rotation on the lateral film. There is also a diffuse reduction of bone attenuation.
Case Discussion
This case represents lunate dislocation by a traumatic wrist injury.
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