Awais Ahmed Shaikh, Gulzar Saeed.
Fenton syndrome in an adolescent
J Coll Physicians Surg Pak Jan 2007;17(1):55-6.
Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences, Jamshoro
Scapho-capitate fracture (Fenton syndrome) is a rare lesion and is even less well-documented in adolescents. The most frequent mechanism is possible forced extension and hyperextension of the wrist. We report a case of 15 years old boy with hyperextension injury to the wrist. The true diagnosis was made 2 weeks later. Treatment involved open reduction and internal fixation with K-wires and Herbert screws. It went on to heal well and at 6 months follow-up, there was no infection or avascular necrosis and wrist function was good.
Category: Case Reports
Keywords: Fenton Syndrome. Internal Fixation.
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