Isolated Treatment of a Comminuted Capitate Fracture: A Case Report.
Document Type
Article
Publication Title
JBJS Case Connector
Abstract
CASE: Comminuted fractures of the capitate, in the absence of associated carpal injuries, are exceedingly rare. Treatment of this complex injury is not well-documented in the literature. We describe the case of a comminuted capitate fracture that was successfully managed with Kirschner wire fixation.
CONCLUSION: Based on this case and a review of the literature, management of a comminuted capitate fracture with Kirschner wire fixation can lead to successful treatment and positive patient outcomes.
First Page
6
Last Page
6
DOI
10.2106/JBJS.CC.18.00166
Publication Date
1-1-2019
Recommended Citation
Johnson DB Jr, Triplet JJ, Bernhardt L, Buchan DR, Iorio T. Isolated Treatment of a Comminuted Capitate Fracture: A Case Report. JBJS Case Connect. 2019 Jan-Mar;9(1):e6. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.CC.18.00166. PMID: 30676344.