Sagittally split fracture of trapezium associated with subluxated carpo-metacarpal joint of thumb.
Trapezial fractures are uncommon, and require careful clinical and radiological assessment and treatment. Poor or inadequate treatment of displaced fractures of trapezium can lead to long-term morbidity. We report two displaced fractures of the trapezium. The clinical and radiological features are discussed. Both fractures were treated operatively and a good functional outcome was achieved.
Mid-Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust, Pontefract General Infirmary Pontefract, West Yorkshire WF8 1PL, UK. garneti@hotmail.com
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002348:Carpal Bones / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D005538:Football / Q000293:injuries; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008663:Metacarpus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D011859:Radiography; D013933:Thumb / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D014954:Wrist Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*