Segmental radius and ulna fractures with scaphocapitate fractures and bilateral multiple epiphyseal fractures

Am J Orthop (Belle Mead NJ). 2008 Apr;37(4):214-7.

Abstract

Segmental forearm fractures are rare in children, and management is controversial. Epiphyseal injuries further complicate matters. We report the case of a 15-year-old boy who had segmental radius and ulna fractures with a coronal split of a metaphyseal fragment, along with bilateral epiphyseal fractures of the distal radius and ulna as well as ipsilateral scaphocapitate fractures with perilunate dislocation. There was also a contralateral fracture through the radial neck. The patient underwent immediate internal fixation of the forearm fractures and delayed fixation of the scaphocapitate fractures. Results at 12 months showed excellent functional outcome.

MeSH terms

  • Accidental Falls
  • Adolescent
  • Bone Plates
  • Bone Wires
  • Capitate Bone / diagnostic imaging
  • Capitate Bone / injuries*
  • Epiphyses / diagnostic imaging
  • Epiphyses / injuries*
  • Forearm Injuries / diagnostic imaging
  • Forearm Injuries / surgery*
  • Fracture Fixation, Internal / methods*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Multiple Trauma / surgery*
  • Radiography
  • Radius Fractures / diagnostic imaging
  • Radius Fractures / surgery*
  • Range of Motion, Articular
  • Scaphoid Bone / diagnostic imaging
  • Scaphoid Bone / injuries*
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Ulna Fractures / diagnostic imaging
  • Ulna Fractures / surgery*
  • Wrist Joint / physiopathology