A case of pseudarthrosis of the capitate

Hand Surg. 2003 Jul;8(1):137-40. doi: 10.1142/s0218810403001571.

Abstract

Pseudarthrosis of the capitate bone is extremely rare. In this case, the injury and pseudarthrosis was so old, the bone with a nutrient vessel was grafted, and bone union and excellent results are obtained.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Carpal Bones / injuries*
  • Carpal Bones / pathology
  • Carpal Bones / surgery*
  • Fracture Fixation, Internal
  • Fracture Healing
  • Hand Strength
  • Humans
  • Ilium / transplantation
  • Joint Capsule / surgery
  • Male
  • Metacarpus / blood supply
  • Metacarpus / transplantation
  • Pain / etiology
  • Pain / surgery
  • Pseudarthrosis / diagnosis*
  • Pseudarthrosis / surgery*
  • Range of Motion, Articular
  • Time Factors
  • Treatment Outcome