An Isolated Transscaphoid Perilunate Dislocation Resulting from Airbag Deployment.

Abstract

A 25-year-old man presented to the Emergency Department (ED) after a transfer from an outside hospital for further orthopedic evaluation of a transscaphoid perilunate dislocation of the right hand. The patient was a restrained front seat passenger who was rear-ended at approximately 40 mph. The deployment of the vehicle's passenger airbag struck the patient in his right hand as his arm was partially extended reading his cell phone. Upon evaluation, the patient stated that his right wrist was his primary source of pain.