Clinical Features and Investigation of Hand Injury:
Trapezoid bone injuries are the least typical carpal crack of the hand, including less than 1 % of all carpal bone injuries. Its form and place manage security, and dislocation is probably more typical than crack.
Mechanism of Injury
- Direct blow
- Axial loading injury to the index metacarpal
Clinical Features
Investigations
Plain X-rays of the wrist are not reliable. CT scan is a better option.
Treatment
- Undisplaced fractures are treated by below elbow cast for 4 to 6 weeks.
- In displaced fractures open reduction and rigid internal fixation is advised.
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