Isolated fracture of the capitate: the value of MRI in diagnosis and follow up.

F. De Schrijver, Luc De Smet

PubMed · 2002 · 15 citations · 15 references

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Abstract

We report 2 new cases of isolated fracture of the capitate. The diagnosis and follow-up were made with MRI. Conventional radiographs initially failed to reveal the fracture. Both fractures were treated conservatively; one healed completely; the other went on to a well-tolerated nonunion.

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