title: Carpal fractures other than scaphoid.
abstract: Carpal fractures are uncommon, but if missed, can lead to morbidity and loss of function, especially in an athlete. Early diagnosis through physical examination, plain radiographs, and possibly advanced imaging is paramount. Treatment is specific to each fracture type, and return to play varies with each clinical scenario. This article organizes current knowledge of these potentially difficult fractures with a table of diagnoses and treatment guidelines.
authors.affiliation: Department of Hand, Upper Extremity and Microsurgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, 535 East 70th Street, New York, NY 10021, USA.
authors.forename: Ekaterina Y
authors.initials: EY
authors.lastname: Urch
authors.affiliation: Department of Hand, Upper Extremity and Microsurgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, 535 East 70th Street, New York, NY 10021, USA. Electronic address: lees@hss.edu.
authors.forename: Steve K
authors.initials: SK
authors.lastname: Lee
mesh_terms: D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000145:classification / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D002348:Carpal Bones / Q000293:injuries*; D002370:Casts, Surgical; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000009:adverse effects; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000145:classification / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D011859:Radiography; D020127:Recovery of Function
keywords: Athlete injury; Carpal fractures; Hand trauma; Sports injury; Wrist fractures; Wrist trauma