An Atypically Displaced Scaphoid Fracture With Proximal Fragment in the Flexor Compartment of the Forearm: A Case Report

This case report details the rare presentation of a scaphoid waist fracture in a 27-year-old right-hand-dominant man, with an atypical displacement of the proximal fracture fragment into the flexor compartment of the forearm. Urgent open reduction and internal fixation using a Herbert screw were per...

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Published in:	JBJS case connector Vol. 14; no. 3
Main Authors:	Altaf, Warid, Chaudhari, Amit, Kothari, Abhishek, Sancheti, Parag K, Murari, Ashok Shyam
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-07-2024
Subjects:	Adult Bone Screws Forearm - surgery Fracture Fixation, Internal - methods Fractures, Bone - diagnostic imaging Fractures, Bone - surgery Humans Male Scaphoid Bone - diagnostic imaging Scaphoid Bone - injuries Scaphoid Bone - surgery
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Summary:	This case report details the rare presentation of a scaphoid waist fracture in a 27-year-old right-hand-dominant man, with an atypical displacement of the proximal fracture fragment into the flexor compartment of the forearm. Urgent open reduction and internal fixation using a Herbert screw were performed, resulting in fracture union and favorable wrist function at the 1-year follow-up. This case serves as a reminder that tailored, timely interventions for challenging scaphoid fractures can yield favorable long-term results, underscoring the significance of individualized approaches in fracture management.
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ISSN:	2160-3251 2160-3251
DOI:	10.2106/JBJS.CC.23.00661