Nonunion of the capitate: a case report

A patient with nonunion of the capitate presented for treatment with a painful, snapping wrist. Grafting was successful in obtaining union of the fracture and relief of symptoms.

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Published inThe Journal of hand surgery (American ed.) Vol. 10; no. 2; p. 187
Main Authors Freeman, B H, Hay, E L
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.03.1985
Subjects
Adult
Bone Transplantation
Carpal Bones - injuries
Fractures, Ununited - surgery
Humans
Male
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Summary:A patient with nonunion of the capitate presented for treatment with a painful, snapping wrist. Grafting was successful in obtaining union of the fracture and relief of symptoms.
ISSN:0363-5023
DOI:10.1016/S0363-5023(85)80102-7