Isolated scaphoid dislocation: A case report and review of literature

Table 1 Summary of the characteristics of the patients diagnosed with isolated scaphoid dislocation

Number of cases1
Age in yr	18-71
Sex	Male	44/48
	Female	4/48
Injured side	Left	23/48
	Right	25/48
Causes of injuries	Traffic accidents (motorcycle; car)	15/48; 10/48
	Entrapment or rolling forces	11/48
	Falling from height	6/48
	Others	6/48
Delayed diagnosis		17/48
Reasons for the delays	Missed diagnoses	8/14
	Delayed attendance	6/14
Complications	Scapholunate diastasis	4/48
	Degenerative joint	5/48
	Scaphoid avascular necrosis	1/48

¹Data are presented as cases/recorded cases.

Table 2 Summary of treatment options

Number of cases1
Closed reduction		15/48
	Cast immobilization	12/15
	K-wire fixation	3/15
Open reduction		33/48
	Dorsal approach	12/33
	Volar approach	9/33
	Radial approach	3/33
	Dorsal + volar	1/33
	Salvage operation	3/33 (2, PRC; 1, STT fusion)
	Not mentioned	5/33

¹Data are presented as cases/recorded cases. PRC: Proximal row carpectomy; STT: Scaphotrapeziotrapezoid.