Citation

Horras N, Barthlen W, Wildbrett P. Afr. J. Paediatr. Surg. 2012; 9(2): 157-158.

Affiliation

Department of Pediatric Surgery, University Hospital Greifswald, Germany.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2012, Child Health International, Publisher Medknow Publications)

DOI

10.4103/0189-6725.99405

PMID

22878769

Abstract

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.

Language: en