Fall on out-streched left hand while playing rugby.Dorsal radiocarpal dislocation was diagnosed by plain radiographs and reduced under local anaesthesia .
46 years old patient was tackled while playing rugby and fell awkwardly on out-streched left hand. On examination the wrist was grossly swollen with obvious deformity and wrist held in extension.There was no skin tenting or neurovascular deficit .Distal circulation was intact. Radiographs of left wrist showed dorsal dislocation of the carpus and undisplaced fracture of radial styloid.No osteochondral fragments were seen. Closed reduction of the fracture was carried out under local anaesthesia with difficulty and below elbow back slab was applied. Post reduction check radiographs showed satisfactory position of radiocarpal joint. The fracture was treated in a below elbow scotch cast for six weeks followed by intensive physiotherapy and the out come was uneventful.
A stress fracture is a partial or complete bone fracture that results from repeated application of stress lower than the stress required to fracture the bone in a single loading. Prevention or early intervention is the preferable treatment. However, it is difficult to predict injury because runners vary with regard to biomechanical predisposition, training methods, and other factors such as diet, muscle strength, and flexibility (1). Stress fractures account for 0.7% to 20% of all sports medicine clinic injuries. Stress fracture of calcaneus is rarer than other stress fractures of the foot. The majority of stress injuries of the calcaneus occur in the posterior part of the bone, but a considerable proportion can also be found in the middle and anterior parts. To obtain a diagnosis, magnetic resonance imaging is warranted if plain radiography does not show abnormalities in a physically active patient with exercise-induced pain in the ankle or heel (2). Calcaneal stress fractures can occur in any population of adults and even children and are common among active people, such as athletes, sports enthusiasts, and military personnel. It is likely that the number of diagnosed Calcaneal stress fractures will rise among practitioners with an increased recognition of their possibility (3). Treatment includes reduction of activity, cast or brace immobilization until symptoms resolve and bone healing is evident on radiographs. Most physician allow 4-8 weeks prior to resumption of activity (4).
Dorsal Radiocarpal Dislocation.
Based on the provided X-ray images (posteroanterior and lateral views) of the left wrist, the following can be observed:
Based on the imaging findings and the mechanism of injury (fall on outstretched hand), the following primary diagnoses should be considered:
Taking into account the mechanism of injury (fall on outstretched left hand), clinical presentation (severe wrist pain, functional impairment, obvious deformity), and radiographic findings (dorsal displacement of the radiocarpal joint), the most likely diagnosis is: Dorsal Radiocarpal Joint Dislocation of the Left Wrist. A closed reduction has been performed under local anesthesia.
If there is clinical suspicion of coexisting fractures or significant ligament injuries, further evaluation with CT or MRI may be warranted.
1. Treatment Strategy
2. Rehabilitation / Exercise Prescription (Example following FITT-VP principles)
Regular follow-up is essential throughout rehabilitation. If significant pain, restricted joint movement, or persistent instability of the reduction occurs, further imaging and adjustment of the treatment plan may be necessary.
This report is based on the provided clinical history and imaging data as a reference for analysis and does not replace in-person medical evaluation or professional medical advice. If you have questions, please consult an orthopedic specialist and arrange further examinations or treatment plans according to the patient's specific condition.
Dorsal Radiocarpal Dislocation.