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==Clinical Features==
==Clinical Features==
*Axial compression applied along 3rd metacarpal elicits tenderness
*Tenderness elicited by axial compression applied along 3rd metacarpal


==Differential Diagnosis==
==Differential Diagnosis==
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==Evaluation==
==Evaluation==
*PA and lateral views
*Hand x-ray (PA and lateral views)
*MRI/CT may be required to identify occult fractures
*MRI/CT may be required to identify occult fractures


==Management==
==Management==
*Short arm [[thumb spica splint]]
*[[Thumb spica splint]]
*Ortho referral


==Disposition==
==Disposition==
*Discharge
*Discharge with referral to orthopedic surgery


==See Also==
==See Also==
*[[Wrist Fracture]]
*[[Carpal fractures]]


==References==
==References==

Revisión del 20:58 4 jul 2017

Background

  • Isolated lunate injuries are rare
  • Occurs via FOOSH mechanism
  • Blood supply enters distal end - proximal fracture fragment at risk of avascular necrosis (Kienbock’s disease)

Clinical Features

  • Tenderness elicited by axial compression applied along 3rd metacarpal

Differential Diagnosis

Carpal fractures

AP view

Evaluation

  • Hand x-ray (PA and lateral views)
  • MRI/CT may be required to identify occult fractures

Management

Disposition

  • Discharge with referral to orthopedic surgery

See Also

References