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Nonunion of the capitate.
M Minami1, J Yamazaki, N Chisaka
1Hokkaido Orthopedic Memorial Hospital, Sapporo, Japan.
The Journal of Hand Surgery
|November 1, 1987
Summary
A 13-year-old girl with nonunion of the capitate bone achieved successful healing with an autogenous iliac bone graft. Two years post-surgery, she experienced full wrist motion and no discomfort.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic surgery
- Bone healing research
- Pediatric orthopedics
Background:
- Nonunion of the capitate bone is a rare condition, particularly in pediatric patients.
- Delayed union or nonunion can lead to chronic pain and functional deficits in the wrist.
Observation:
- A case report details a 13-year-old female patient presenting with nonunion of the capitate bone.
- The patient experienced wrist pain and limited mobility due to the fracture nonunion.
Findings:
- Surgical intervention involved an autogenous iliac bone graft to facilitate bone union.
- Radiographic and clinical assessments confirmed successful bone healing and restoration of wrist function.
Implications:
- Autogenous iliac bone grafting is an effective treatment for capitate nonunion in adolescents.
- Early and successful treatment can prevent long-term complications and restore full wrist function in young patients.