A 54-year-old female marathon runner presents with pain in her right wrist that resulted when she fell with force on her outstretched hand. Radiographic studies indicate an anterior dislocation of a carpal bone Which of the following bones is most likely dislocated?
Capitate
Lunate
Trapezoid
Triquetrum
The lunate is the most commonly dislocated carpal bone because of its shape and relatively weak ligaments anteriorly. -Dislocations of the scaphoid is relatively rare. The trapezoid and capitate bones are located in the distal row of the carpal bones.
Upper limb : Miscellaneous