Simultaneous fractures of distal and proximal phalanges of the thumb, trapezium and carpal scaphoid of the ipsilateral hand: a case of very unusual combination of fractures.
Simultaneous multiple injuries of the thumb ray are rare. An unusual case of a simultaneous fracture of proximal and distal phalanges, trapezium and scaphoid is reported. The patient had an acceptable result six months after injury. This type of injury of the thumb ray may be a specific form of injury pattern caused by the mobile phone.
Sakamoto
Kazuaki
K
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Aizu Chuo Hospital, Fukushima, 965-0011, Japan. sakamoto@onchikai.jp
Kozuki
Kenso
K
Shakya
Iswar Man
IM
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D050278:Finger Phalanges / Q000293:injuries*; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000379:methods*; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D021361:Scaphoid Bone / Q000293:injuries*; D013933:Thumb / Q000293:injuries*; D051222:Trapezium Bone / Q000293:injuries*