Diferencia entre revisiones de «Capitate fracture»

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==References==
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*Tintinalli
*Tintinalli


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[[Category:Orthopedics]]

Revisión del 19:29 25 jun 2016

Background

  • Isolated capitate fractures are rare; most often occur along w/ scaphoid fx
  • Occurs via forceful dorsiflexion of hand w/ impact on radial side
  • Proximal fracture fragment at risk for avascular necrosis

Clinical Features

  • Diffuse swelling and tenderness over capitate (just proximal to 3rd metacarpal)

Imaging

  • Standard views
  • Often overlooked b/c of accompanying scaphoid fx or perilunate/lunate dislocation
Capitate fracture

Differential Diagnosis

Carpal fractures

AP view

Management

  • Isolated capitate fracture requires forearm volar splint immobilization and early ortho referral
  • Capitate fracture associated w/ scaphoid fracture or dislocations requires surgical treatment

See Also

References

  • Tintinalli