A unique scaphocapitate fracture syndrome in an adolescent: a case report and a review of literature from the last decade

J Surg Case Rep. 2022 Jul 4;2022(7):rjac312. doi: 10.1093/jscr/rjac312. eCollection 2022 Jul.

Abstract

Scaphocaptiate fracture syndrome is a unique condition and is challenging to manage. This rare fracture develops after high-energy wrist trauma. We reported a patient with a history of falling on an outstretched hand. A 15-year-old boy had scaphocapitate fracture syndrome, which included a displaced fracture of the capitate, an avulsion fracture at the distal tubercle of the scaphoid bone with an extension to the articular surface, and a perilunate fracture. A few months after open reduction and internal fixation were performed, the patient had a satisfying outcome. In addition, we have conducted a review of the literature regarding the mechanism of injury, diagnosis and outcome of published cases in correlation to our discussed case.

Keywords: Scaphocapitate syndrome; capitate; carpal tunnel; fenton syndrome; fracture; scaphoid.

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  • Case Reports