Abstract
Purpose The purpose of the study is to review the literature on the treatment of capitate bone fracture and pseudoarthrosis. Materials and methods We present the case of a capitate bone fracture that went undetected following trauma caused by forced hyperextension leading to posterior pseudoarthrosis. Results A satisfactory result was achieved by surgery with Herbert-Whipple screw fixation preceded by fracture site refreshment. Conclusions Hamate bone pseudoarthrosis is a rare cause of occult pain in the wrist. The pain's clinical history, numbness of the distal carpal arch, some radiographic findings and, especially, complementary CT- or MRi studies are elements that must be used to confirm an initial diagnosis.
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