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[Fractures of the trapezium]
N Bousselmame1, H Kasmaoui, F Galuia
1Service de Traumatologie Orthopédie, Hôpital Militaire Mohamed V, Rabat, Maroc.
Acta Orthopaedica Belgica
|June 8, 2000
Summary
This study on trapezium fractures found open reduction and internal fixation yielded good to excellent results in most cases. Early diagnosis and surgical intervention are key for successful trapezium fracture treatment.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Trauma Care
Background:
- Trapezium fractures are uncommon hand injuries.
- Understanding injury patterns and treatment outcomes is crucial for orthopedic management.
Observation:
- Eight trapezium fracture cases were analyzed retrospectively.
- Patients were predominantly male (7/8), aged 21-48.
- Clinical trapeziometacarpal abnormality was consistently observed.
Findings:
- Diagnosis primarily utilized standard radiographs (7/8 cases).
- Fracture types included simple vertical/lateral (5/8), complex (1/8), and avulsion (2/8).
- Five cases had associated Bennett's fractures.
- Open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) showed good to excellent outcomes in 4/6 surgically treated cases.
Implications:
- ORIF is a viable and effective treatment for trapezium fractures.
- Accurate diagnosis via imaging is essential.
- Further research could explore optimal fixation techniques and long-term prognoses.