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Traumatic Avascular Necrosis of the Capitate Bone in a 23-Year-Old Man: A Case Report

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Avascular necrosis (AVN) of the capitate bone is an infrequent condition, mostly secondary to trauma, that causes persistent pain and immobility of the wrist. The following case report presents a 23-year-old male college student with AVN of the capitate bone type 2, according to the Milliez classification. As a treatment, the patient received an intra-articular injection of methylprednisolone and a wrist stabilizer, resulting in a gradual improvement through conservative treatment and not necessitating surgical intervention. This case underscores the effectiveness of conservative management for early-stage AVN and supports considering non-surgical approaches as a primary strategy in some patients, especially if surgery cannot be done or is not preferred by the patient.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.70052

Authors: Efrain I Paredes, Ines E Baquerizo, Valeria D Reina, Melina G Menoscal

Institution: Universidad Católica de Santiago de Guayaquil

Language: English

Topic: Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4402783541