Non-union of the capitate with associated triangular fibrocartilage tear.
We report a case of a 19-year-old boy who presented with a painful wrist 3 months after a fall. Plain radiographs demonstrated a non-union of a capitate fracture which was unrecognised at the time of injury. Magnetic resonance imaging confirmed the diagnosis and also demonstrated a tear of the triangular fibrocartilage complex. This combination of injuries has not been previously described.
Mullett
H
H
Cappagh Orthopaedic Hospital, Dublin, Ireland. hmullett@indigo.ie
Shannon
F
F
Syed
A
A
Colville
J
J
D000328:Adult; D002348:Carpal Bones / Q000293:injuries*; D002358:Cartilage, Articular / Q000293:injuries*; D005599:Fractures, Ununited / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D012421:Rupture; D014954:Wrist Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*