Scaphocapitolunate arthrodesis for idiopathic avascular necrosis of the capitate: a case report.
Idiopathic avascular necrosis of the capitate is a disorder of unknown etiology that causes wrist pain and limitation of function. Many different treatments have been presented in the literature with varying clinical results and levels of patient satisfaction. We present a case of a 23-year-old woman successfully treated with scaphocapitolunate arthrodesis.
Whiting
Jeffrey
J
Department of Orthopaedics, St. Louis University Hospital, 3635 Vista at Grand Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63110, USA.
Rotman
Mitchell B
MB
D000328:Adult; D001174:Arthrodesis; D002348:Carpal Bones / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D010020:Osteonecrosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D011859:Radiography