Presentation
Wrist trauma a few days ago. Local pain with swelling.
Patient Data
Age: 10 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Capitate and hamate fractures
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A fracture line in the distal carpal row on the lateral view. Loss of normal joint space between capitate and hamate on the PA view.
From the case:
Capitate and hamate fractures
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Long axis images show fracture involving the dorsal cortex of capitate as well as hamate. A comparison was done with the asymptomatic side.
Case Discussion
Findings of the capitate and hamate fractures.