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[Surgical treatment of a complex adolescent carpal fracture : A rare injury to the growing skeleton].

Authors :
Saul D
Ammon JC
August F
Source :
Der Unfallchirurg [Unfallchirurg] 2017 Mar; Vol. 120 (3), pp. 252-256.
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

We report the case of a 15-year-old boy with combined fractures of the scaphoid, capitate, and hamate that represents a rare variation of the well-known Fenton's syndrome. Fixation was performed for the unstable fractures of the scaphoid and capitate with the use of cannulated Herbert screws and K‑wires respectively. K‑wires were removed after 6 months, with subsequent physiotherapy. After 6 months, CT confirmed complete consolidation of the two surgically treated carpal fractures and the conservatively treated fracture of the hamate. Regarding function, the patient is able to incorporate the hand into his school-related activities and has a good range of motion, with strong closure of the fist.

Details

Language :
German
ISSN :
1433-044X
Volume :
120
Issue :
3
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Der Unfallchirurg
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
27770167
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00113-016-0259-0