Transstyloid radiocarpal dislocation: A case report

Abstract

Introduction and importance: Transstyloid radiocarpal dislocation is a rare injury. It is due to high-energy trauma. It usually associates a radiocarpal dislocation, a fracture of the radial and/or cubital styloid process, and a cortical volar/dorsal margin avulsion.

Case presentation: We present a case of a 31-year-old male who sustained a fell from a 4 m height causing a transstyloid radiocarpal dislocation. He was treated with a radial styloid process pinning and wrist arthrorisis with and splint immobilization.

Clinical discussion: Different treatment options can be available for this type of injury with or without ligaments reconstruction.

Conclusion: Although it is rare, the transstyloid radiocarpal dislocation has a good outcome with different types of treatment.

Keywords: Fracture-dislocation; Radiocarpal dislocation; Radiocarpal fracture-dislocation; Radiostyloid marginal fracture.