Open AccessA rare case of an isolated triquetrum body fracture in a 14-year-old boy
Author(s) -
Nikolaus Horras,
Winfried Barthlen,
Peer Wildbrett
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
african journal of paediatric surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.163
H-Index - 17
eISSN - 0189-6725
pISSN - 0974-5998
DOI - 10.4103/0189-6725.99405
Subject(s) - medicine , carpal bones , surgery , fracture (geology) , wrist , geotechnical engineering , engineering
Isolated carpal fractures are uncommon injuries usually caused by a fall on the outstretched hand. The patient might present with non-specific clinical signs and X-ray diagnosis might be difficult due to bone overlay. An isolated triquetrum body fracture is an absolute rarity. The treatment is easy and the outcome excellent but if missed, degenerative changes with chronic pain and impaired movement might be the consequence.