Traumatic Ulnar Translocation of the Carpus

Completed

Conditions studied: Traumatic Ulnar Translocation of the Carpus

In brief

Ulnar translocation of the carpus is a form of wrist instability where the small bones of the wrist shift out of position. It is well recognized in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, but can also occur after a traumatic event, such as a violent football tackle or a fall from a height. The treatment options vary considerably, and there is no consensus of how to best address this injury pattern. Because traumatic ulnar translocation is relatively rare, the diagnosis may be missed or delayed, causing problems for the patient such as persistent pain and loss of function. The investigators present 11 cases of this injury, discuss how to recognize it, and report our results after different treatment methods.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01258166

Run by

Northwestern University

People needed

10

Starts

2005-01-01

Expected to finish

2012-01-01

Last updated by the study team

2012-02-03

Who can join

Age: 17 and older, up to 80. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Patient who suffered traumatic ulnar translocation of the carpus Willing to sign the consent

You may not qualify if…

• Patients with collagen vascular disease

Where it is running

• Chicago Center for Surgery of the Hand — Chicago, Illinois, United States

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