Trapezium fracture

Case contributed by Leonardo Lustosa
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Motor vehicle accident with direct trauma to the hand.

Patient Data

Age: 35 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

Intraarticular trapezium fracture. No other associated injuries are noted.

Case Discussion

Trapezium fractures are rare, accounting for 1 to 5% of all carpal fractures and usually being associated with other more common injuries such as those of the distal radius or the metacarpals.

These fractures usually require operative management.

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