Transstyloid radiocarpal dislocation: A case report.

Abstract

Introduction and importanceTransstyloid 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 presentationWe 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 discussionDifferent treatment options can be available for this type of injury with or without ligaments reconstruction.ConclusionAlthough it is rare, the transstyloid radiocarpal dislocation has a good outcome with different types of treatment.