title: [Isolated capitate fractures in the frontal plane].
abstract: Isolated fractures of the capitate in the frontal plane are both very rare and most of the time very discreet. There is a great risk to miss such fractures with potential longterm consequences. The following report of two independent patients highlights the importance of computed tomography in order to verify fractures and initiate adequate treatment.
authors.affiliation: Vulpius Klinik GmbH, Vulpiusstr. 29, 74906, Bad Rappenau, Deutschland.
authors.forename: M C
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Kirchberger
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Unglaub
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Hahn
authors.forename: C K
authors.initials: CK
authors.lastname: Spies
mesh_terms: D051224:Capitate Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods*; D016896:Treatment Outcome