Trapezoidal fractures happen due to high strength trauma and is usually guide other carpal fractures. Isolated Trapezoidal fracture is a exceptional diagnosis which can bring about long term symptoms if misplaced. Usual pattern is a vertical fracture type. Displaced Trapezoidal fractures maybe treated by either open or closed method using k-wire or Herbert pressure fixation. Good functional effect has been reported following in position or time surgical fixation in spite of radiological signs of arthritis. High doubt and clinical knowledge is necessary to prevent missing these injuries and in forbiding complications.
Author(s) Details:
Vetri R. Nallathambi,
Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology,
Meenakshi Mission Hospital and Research Institute, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India.
V.
Raviraman,
Department
of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Velammal Medical College, Madurai, Tamil
Nadu, India.
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