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World J Clin Cases. Mar 16, 2022; 10(8): 2559-2568
Published online Mar 16, 2022. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i8.2559
Isolated scaphoid dislocation: A case report and review of literature
Si-Da Liu, Bao-Sheng Yin, Feng Han, Hua-Jun Jiang, Wei Qu
Si-Da Liu, Bao-Sheng Yin, Feng Han, Hua-Jun Jiang, Wei Qu, Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian 116011, Liaoning Province, China
Author contributions: Liu SD was the patient’s surgeon, reviewed the literature, and helped draft the manuscript; Yin BS, Han F, and Jiang HJ reviewed the literature and helped draft the manuscript; all authors approved the version submitted.
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Corresponding author: Wei Qu, Doctor, Chief Doctor, Chief Physician, Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, No. 222 Zhongshan Road, Xigang District, Dalian 116011, Liaoning Province, China. dlquweidoc@hotmail.com
Received: September 14, 2021
Peer-review started: September 14, 2021
First decision: October 25, 2021
Revised: November 16, 2021
Accepted: February 10, 2022
Article in press: February 10, 2022
Published online: March 16, 2022
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Isolated scaphoid dislocations are extremely rare, commonly associated with severe ligament disruptions, and occasionally misdiagnosed. Treatment options for scaphoid dislocations mainly include closed reduction and open reduction with ligament repair. We present the case of a 59-year-old male who suffered an isolated scaphoid dislocation. Closed reduction with K-wire internal fixation was performed with the assistance of arthroscopy, and an excellent prognosis was achieved. Arthroscopy-assisted reduction is an efficient and minimally invasive method of reducing the dislocated scaphoid, while keeping the external ligament and capsule intact, preventing adhesion of the tendons and maintaining the blood supply.