Compound incomplete dislocation of the trapezium and compound fractured hamate hook

Compound incomplete dislocation of the trapezium and compound fractured hamate hook

A wringer injury with a compound "fracture" dislocation of the trapezium treated with single Kirschner-wire axial-fixation to the proximal second metacarpal is discussed. Full return of function was present at one year with minimal traumatic arthritis. A hamate hook fracture also healed wi...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of the National Medical Association 1978-11, Vol.70 (11), p.841-842
1. Verfasser: Roach, J J
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
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Adult
Carpal Bones - injuries
Follow-Up Studies
Fracture Fixation, Internal
Fractures, Open - surgery
Humans
Joint Dislocations - surgery
Male
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Zusammenfassung:A wringer injury with a compound "fracture" dislocation of the trapezium treated with single Kirschner-wire axial-fixation to the proximal second metacarpal is discussed. Full return of function was present at one year with minimal traumatic arthritis. A hamate hook fracture also healed without complications and without excision.
ISSN:0027-9684