title: Idiopathic avascular necrosis of the capitate--a case report and a review of the literature.
abstract: Avascular necrosis (AVN) of the capitate is a rare condition. A case report is presented with a review of the literature.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002348:Carpal Bones / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010020:Osteonecrosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*; D011859:Radiography; D013165:Splints