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Published on: August 14, 2018
[Capitate fracture in an 11-year-old boy]
D Klitscher1, T Hückstädt, L P Müller
1Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz, Klinik und Poliklinik für Unfallchirurgie, Mainz. dklitscher@aol.com
Handchirurgie, Mikrochirurgie, Plastische Chirurgie : Organ Der Deutschsprachigen Arbeitsgemeinschaft Fur Handchirurgie : Organ Der Deutschsprachigen Arbeitsgemeinschaft Fur Mikrochirurgie Der Peripheren Nerven Und Gefasse : Organ Der V
|March 27, 2010
Summary
This study details an isolated capitate fracture in an 11-year-old boy, a rare pediatric injury. It reviews diagnostic and treatment strategies for this uncommon wrist fracture.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Pediatric Traumatology
- Hand and Wrist Anatomy
Background:
- Capitate fractures are rare, particularly in pediatric populations.
- Isolated fractures of the capitate bone are exceptionally uncommon.
- Understanding the epidemiology and presentation of pediatric capitate fractures is crucial.
Observation:
- A case report of an 11-year-old boy with an isolated, non-displaced capitate fracture.
- The patient's clinical presentation and radiographic findings.
- Review of existing literature on capitate fractures in children.
Findings:
- The study presents a rare case of pediatric capitate fracture.
- Diagnostic imaging and treatment options for capitate fractures are surveyed.
- This is the first reported pediatric capitate fracture in the German-speaking region.
Implications:
- Highlights the importance of considering rare diagnoses in pediatric wrist injuries.
- Provides a reference for the diagnosis and management of pediatric capitate fractures.
- Contributes to the limited literature on pediatric hand and wrist fractures, especially in specific geographic areas.
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