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[Surgical treatment of a complex adolescent carpal fracture : A rare injury to the growing skeleton].
- Source :
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Der Unfallchirurg [Unfallchirurg] 2017 Mar; Vol. 120 (3), pp. 252-256. - Publication Year :
- 2017
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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.
- Subjects :
- Adolescent
Carpal Bones diagnostic imaging
Carpal Bones surgery
Diagnosis, Differential
Fracture Fixation, Internal instrumentation
Fracture Fixation, Internal rehabilitation
Fracture Healing
Humans
Male
Rare Diseases diagnostic imaging
Rare Diseases therapy
Recovery of Function
Treatment Outcome
Carpal Bones injuries
Fracture Fixation, Internal methods
Fractures, Multiple diagnostic imaging
Fractures, Multiple therapy
Wrist Injuries diagnostic imaging
Wrist Injuries therapy
Subjects
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