Bilateral proximal radial and scaphoid fractures in a child

Authors
Kay, RM Kuschner, SH
Citation
Rm. Kay et Sh. Kuschner, Bilateral proximal radial and scaphoid fractures in a child, J HAND S-BR, 24B(2), 1999, pp. 255-257
Citations number
19
Categorie Soggetti
Ortopedics, Rehabilitation & Sport Medicine
Journal title
JOURNAL OF HAND SURGERY-BRITISH AND EUROPEAN VOLUME
ISSN journal
02667681 → ACNP
Volume
24B
Issue
2
Year of publication
1999
Pages
255 - 257
Database
ISI
SICI code
0266-7681(199904)24B:2<255:BPRASF>2.0.ZU;2-L
Abstract
A 13-year-old boy fell and suffered concomitant bilateral fractures of the proximal radius and scaphoid. Ipsilateral fractures of the proximal radius and scaphoid have been reported only once previously in a child, and never bilaterally. This article reviews paediatric proximal radial fractures and scaphoid fractures and their associated injuries. This report underlines th e importance of examining for other injuries when a child presents with an apparently isolated upper extremity fracture.