Wrist Dislocations eMedicine Sports

Description: Wrist injuries are common among athletes. Emergency physicians or family practitioners frequently perform the initial evaluation of wrist injuries and determine the initial treatment. Recognizing wrist dislocations early and properly referring patients with wrist dislocations can prevent complications, including prolonged pain and discomfort, surgery, and lost time from sports participation.
Synonyms and related keywords: lunate dislocation, perilunate dislocation, scapholunate dislocation, hyperextension injury of the wrist, carpal injury
Halimi, Jones & Lichota 2006