Scaphoid and capitate fractures

Case contributed by Sajoscha A. Sorrentino
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Wrist pain after falling off of a bicycle.

Patient Data

Age: 15 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

Acute scaphoid and capitate fractures.

Acute scaphoid and capitate fractures.

Case Discussion

The most common cause for carpal fractures is a fall on the outstretched hand.  

Scaphoid fractures account for about 70% of all carpal fractures.

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