SCAPHOID STRESS FRACTURE IN GYMNASTICS ATHLETE: A CASE REPORT

We present a case report of an 18 year-old gymnast who was diagnosed with a scaphoid stress fracture associated with a distal radial epiphysiolysis, reporting the treatment of choice. After a brief literature review about this rare association, the authors ask for attention concerning the importance...

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Published inRevista brasileira de ortopedia (English ed.) Vol. 44; no. 6; pp. 533 - 535
Main Authors Nakamoto, João Carlos, Saito, Mateus, Cunha, Ana Paula, Luques, Isabela Ugo
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Brazil Elsevier Editora Ltda 01.01.2009
Elsevier
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Case Report
Epiphyses, slipped
Fractures, stress
Wrist
Wrist
Epiphyses, slipped
Fractures, stress
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Summary:We present a case report of an 18 year-old gymnast who was diagnosed with a scaphoid stress fracture associated with a distal radial epiphysiolysis, reporting the treatment of choice. After a brief literature review about this rare association, the authors ask for attention concerning the importance of physical and image examination in making right diagnosis and finding associated injuries.
ISSN:2255-4971
2255-4971
DOI:10.1016/S2255-4971(15)30154-3