Isolated Fracture of the Trapezium: A Case Report

Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2015, Vol 3, Issue 2

Abstract

Trapezium fractures are rare injuries which should not be taken casually. We report a case of a 30 year old left hand dominant housewife who sustained a left sided closed transverse trapezium fracture without any carpometacarpal joint dislocation which was treated with closed reduction and Percutaneous External Fixation, a technique. Two frames were made and connected with the help of a connecting rod. Satisfactory functional outcome was achieved at final follow-up.

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Dr. Rajendraprasad. R. Butala

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Dr. Rajendraprasad. R. Butala (2015). Isolated Fracture of the Trapezium: A Case Report. Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research, 3(2), 4202-4206. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-210691