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August 2, 2026CureusOpen Access

Perilunate Dislocations and Perilunate Fracture-Dislocations of the Carpus: A Retrospective Study of 16 Cases

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MZMohamed-Anas ZeroualCentre Hospitalier Universitaire Mohammed VIAAAbdessalam AchkounCentre Hospitalier Universitaire Mohammed VIMNMohamed NASSIRICentre Hospitalier Universitaire Mohammed VI

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Implication

Retrospective study evaluates outcomes of perilunate injuries in patients over 15, highlighting surgical importance.

Key Points

  • This study aims to describe the characteristics and outcomes of perilunate dislocations and fracture-dislocations.
  • Retrospective analysis over five years with 16 patients aged over 15
  • Data collected on demographic, clinical, radiological, therapeutic aspects
  • All patients underwent open reduction and internal fixation
  • 18.8% had pure perilunate dislocation and 81.2% had fracture-dislocation
  • 75% returned to their previous occupation after a mean follow-up of 24 months
  • Mean grip strength reached 76% of the healthy side and Cooney score was 65/100

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Zeroual et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a6eeaf51b0468a7eeab3b38https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.113705
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