Traumatic Avascular Necrosis of the Capitate Bone in a 23-Year-Old Man: A Case Report

Avascular necrosis (AVN) of the capitate bone is an infrequent condition, mostly secondary to trauma, that causes persistent pain and immobility of the wrist. The following case report presents a 23-year-old male college student with AVN of the capitate bone type 2, according to the Milliez classification. As a treatment, the patient received an intra-articular injection of methylprednisolone and a wrist stabilizer, resulting in a gradual improvement through conservative treatment and not necessitating surgical intervention. This case underscores the effectiveness of conservative management for early-stage AVN and supports considering non-surgical approaches as a primary strategy in some patients, especially if surgery cannot be done or is not preferred by the patient.