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Erschienen in: European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology 2/2013

01.11.2013 | Up-to date Review and Case Report

The scaphocapitate fracture syndrome: a case report and literature analysis

verfasst von: Young Sung Kim, Ho Min Lee, Jong Pil Kim

Erschienen in: European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology | Sonderheft 2/2013

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Abstract

Scaphocapitate fracture syndrome is rare, complex injury. We report an unusual presentation of scaphocapitate fracture syndrome, involving fracture of the scaphoid and capitate associated with volar dislocation of the lunate and scaphoid and the proximal fragment of the capitate in a 30-year-old male after a motor vehicle accident. Computed tomography was found to be helpful for achieving the correct diagnosis. Open reduction and internal fixation was performed. The scaphoid fracture was fixed using a headless compression screw, and the volar displaced proximal fragment of the capitate was reduced to its original position, but could not be fixed because of severe comminution. This case cautions that the capitate fragment should not be excised even when it cannot be fixed due to comminution.
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Metadaten
Titel
The scaphocapitate fracture syndrome: a case report and literature analysis
verfasst von
Young Sung Kim
Ho Min Lee
Jong Pil Kim
Publikationsdatum
01.11.2013
Verlag
Springer Paris
Erschienen in
European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology / Ausgabe Sonderheft 2/2013
Print ISSN: 1633-8065
Elektronische ISSN: 1432-1068
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00590-013-1182-5

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