Percutaneous screw fixation for trapezium fracture

Authors

  • Vetri R. Nallathambi Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Meenakshi Mission Hospital and Research Institute, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
  • Raviraman V. Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Velammal Medical College, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/issn.2455-4510.IntJResOrthop20221632

Keywords:

Trapezium, Percutaneous, Screw fixation

Abstract

Isolated trapezial fracture is a rare diagnosis which can lead to long term symptoms if missed. We report a case of vertical intra-articular displaced trapezial fracture treated with percutaneous cancellous screw fixation with good functional outcome.

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Published

2022-06-24

How to Cite

Nallathambi, V. R., & V., R. (2022). Percutaneous screw fixation for trapezium fracture. International Journal of Research in Orthopaedics, 8(4), 512–514. https://doi.org/10.18203/issn.2455-4510.IntJResOrthop20221632

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