Lunate Fracture

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Lunate Fracture ICD-9

• 814.02 (closed), 814.12(open)

Lunate Fracture Etiology / Epidemiology / Natural History

Lunate Fracture Anatomy

• nutrient vessels and stabilizing ligaments attach to palmar pole

Lunate Fracture Clinical Evaluation

• (Teisen H, J Hand Surg 13B;458:1988)
• displaced palmar pole fx and transverse fx through midportion =ORIF
• minimally displaced fx of dorsal pole, sagittal fxs and small marginal fx = nonsurgical

Lunate Fracture Xray / Diagnositc Tests

Lunate Fracture Classification / Treatment

Lunate Fracture Associated Injuries / Differential Diagnosis

Lunate Fracture Complications

Lunate Fracture Follow-up Care

Lunate Fracture Review References

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