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An Atypically Displaced Scaphoid Fracture With Proximal Fragment in the Flexor Compartment of the Forearm: A Case
Warid Altaf1, Amit Chaudhari, Abhishek Kothari
1Department of Orthopaedics, Sancheti Institute of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Shivajinagar, Pune, Maharashtra, India.
Case:
This case report details the rare presentation of a scaphoid waist fracture in a 27-year-old right-hand-dominant man, with an atypical displacement of the proximal fracture fragment into the flexor compartment of the forearm. Urgent open reduction and internal fixation using a Herbert screw were performed, resulting in fracture union and favorable wrist function at the 1-year follow-up.
Conclusion:
This case serves as a reminder that tailored, timely interventions for challenging scaphoid fractures can yield favorable long-term results, underscoring the significance of individualized approaches in fracture management.
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