Open AccessScapho-capitate Syndrome Variant: 180-Degree Rotation of the Proximal Capitate Fragment Without Identifiable Scaphoid Fracture
Author(s) -
Matthew M. Robbins,
Ajay B. Nemade,
Timothy B. Chen,
Robert E. Epstein
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
radiology case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.221
H-Index - 10
ISSN - 1930-0433
DOI - 10.2484/rcr.v3i3.193
Subject(s) - medicine , scaphoid fracture , avascular necrosis , fracture (geology) , anatomy , surgery , wrist , geology , geotechnical engineering , femoral head
capho-capitate fractures, also known as Fenton's Syndrome, occur very rarely. We report a case of a variant capitate fracture with a 180 degree rotation of the proximal fragment and no identifiable scaphoid fracture. Prompt identification of this fracture is necessary to minimize complications such as avascular necrosis
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