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Pseudarthrosis of the capitate
A A Rico1, P H Holguin, J G Martin
1Service of Plastic Surgery, Hospital Universitario de Getafe, Madrid, Spain.
Journal of Hand Surgery (Edinburgh, Scotland)
|August 5, 1999
Summary
Nonunion of the capitate bone, a rare fracture, can heal effectively. A cancellous bone graft successfully treated a patient with this uncommon wrist injury.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic surgery
- Hand surgery
- Bone healing
Background:
- Nonunion of the capitate bone is a rare orthopedic condition.
- Isolated capitate fractures are infrequent and often present with minimal symptoms.
Observation:
- A patient presented with minimal symptoms despite a capitate bone nonunion.
- Computed tomography (CT) revealed greater bone destruction than standard X-rays.
Findings:
- The capitate nonunion was successfully treated using a cancellous bone graft.
- This case highlights a viable treatment for an uncommon fracture nonunion.
Implications:
- Cancellous bone grafting is an effective treatment for capitate nonunion.
- Advanced imaging like CT can better assess bone destruction in such cases.
- Further research into optimal management of capitate fractures is warranted.