Presentation
Wrist pain after falling off of a bicycle.
Patient Data
Age: 15 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Scaphoid and capitate fractures
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Acute scaphoid and capitate fractures.
From the case:
Scaphoid and capitate fractures
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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.