The wrist is the most commonly injured joint in the body.1 Carpal bone fractures make up a significant proportion of injuries to the wrist. The complex bone shape and articulations make diagnosis more difficult and missed injuries more common. It is important to suspect and recognise carpal injuries, as they are difficult to diagnose and can cause permanent disability if untreated.
This is a companion discussion topic for the original article at https://patient.info/doctor/orthopaedics/carpal-fractures-and-dislocations