Transstyloid radiocarpal dislocation: A case report

Transstyloid radiocarpal dislocation is a rare injury. It is due to high-energy trauma. It usually associates a radiocarpal dislocation, a fracture of the radial and/or cubital styloid process, and a cortical volar/dorsal margin avulsion. We present a case of a 31-year-old male who sustained a fell from a 4 m height causing a transstyloid radiocarpal dislocation. He was treated with a radial styloid process pinning and wrist arthrorisis with and splint immobilization. Different treatment options can be available for this type of injury with or without ligaments reconstruction. Although it is rare, the transstyloid radiocarpal dislocation has a good outcome with different types of treatment. •Transstyloid radiocarpal dislocation is rare.•Different surgical options are available.•Arthrorisis pinning is a good treatment option.•Functional outcome is usually good.