Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4070597 | The Journal of Hand Surgery | 2009 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Avascular necrosis of the capitate is a rare disorder of unknown etiology that causes wrist pain and limitation of function. We present a case of a 15-year-old boy successfully treated with vascularized pedicled bone graft from the dorsal aspect of the distal radius.
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Authors
Yasunori MD, PhD, Kazuteru MD, PhD, Soutetsu MD, Kiminori MD, Mohamed MD, Kamil MD,