Bilateral stress fracture of the scaphoid. A case report.
Bilateral stress fractures of the scaphoid bones in a gymnast are reported and discussed with special consideration of the possible differential diagnoses; bipartite scaphoid and pseudarthrosis of the scaphoid bone. The relevance of the mechanical factors involved and the abduction and dorsiflexion of the wrist in gymnastics are suggested as likely pathomechanisms.
Engel
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Department of Orthopaedics, University of Vienna, Austria.
Feldner-Busztin
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D000328:Adult; D002348:Carpal Bones / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D015775:Fractures, Stress / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006173:Gymnastics / Q000293:injuries*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging