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Fractures of the bilateral distal radius and scaphoid: a case report

Authors: Korhan Ozkan, Ender Ugutmen, Koray Unay, Oğuz Poyanli, Melih Guven, Abdullah Eren

Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports | Issue 1/2008

Abstract

Introduction

Bilateral fractures of the distal radius and scaphoid are extremely rare injuries.

Case presentation

A patient with bilateral comminuted, displaced distal fractures of the radius and bilateral fractures of the scaphoid was treated via internal fixation of the scaphoid fractures with Herbert screws and internal fixation of the distal radius fractures with locked volar plating.

Conclusion

Rigid internal fixation of distal radius and scaphoid fractures is mandatory to start early active rehabilitation of the wrist without the need for wrist immobilization with a plaster or external skeletal fixation.

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Title: Fractures of the bilateral distal radius and scaphoid: a case report
Authors: Korhan Ozkan
Ender Ugutmen
Koray Unay
Oğuz Poyanli
Melih Guven
Abdullah Eren
Publication date: 01-12-2008
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports / Issue 1/2008
Electronic ISSN: 1752-1947
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/1752-1947-2-93

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Fractures of the bilateral distal radius and scaphoid: a case report

Abstract

Introduction

Case presentation

Conclusion

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Introduction

Case presentation

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