Pseudarthrosis of the capitate

J Hand Surg Br. 1999 Jun;24(3):382-4. doi: 10.1054/jhsb.1998.0056.

Abstract

Nonunion of an isolated fracture of the capitate is an infrequent condition. The authors present a patient who had few symptoms. Computed tomography showed more bone destruction than the standard X-ray. The nonunion healed with the use of a cancellous bone graft.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Bone Transplantation
  • Bone Wires
  • Carpal Bones / injuries*
  • Carpal Bones / surgery
  • Fracture Fixation, Internal
  • Fractures, Ununited / diagnostic imaging
  • Fractures, Ununited / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Pseudarthrosis / diagnostic imaging
  • Pseudarthrosis / surgery*
  • Radiography
  • Reoperation
  • Wrist Injuries / diagnostic imaging
  • Wrist Injuries / surgery*