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Transscaphoid, transcapitate, perilunate fracture dislocation (Scaphocapitate syndrome)

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Five cases of transscaphoid, transcapitate, perilunate fracture dislocation have been presented with a discussion of the radiologic findings, mechanism of injury, and method of treatment. Although a total of only 23 cases have now been reported in the literature, this type of injury is probably not rare as we have seen two cases within a span of six months. It is important to recognize the radiologic features of this fracture dislocation so appropriate therapy may be instituted.

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  1. Department of Radiology, University of California, San Diego, San Diego

    Charles S. Resnik M.D. & Donald Resnick M.D.

  2. Department of Radiology, VA Medical Center, San Diego, California, USA

    Charles S. Resnik M.D. & Donald Resnick M.D.

  3. Department of Surgery, Division of Orthopaedics, University of California, San Diego, San Diego, California, USA

    Richard H. Gelberman M.D.

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Resnik, C.S., Gelberman, R.H. & Resnick, D. Transscaphoid, transcapitate, perilunate fracture dislocation (Scaphocapitate syndrome). Skeletal Radiol 9, 192–194 (1983). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00352553

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