Scaphoid Fracture in a Patient with a Scaphotrapezial Synostosis: A Case Report and Literature Review

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Introduction.

Scaphotrapezial synostosis has been rarely reported in the literature and only one case underwent surgical treatment for scaphoid fracture.

Presentation of Case.

A 15-year-old male presented with a painful left wrist following a fall.

The initial radiographs showed a displaced scaphoid proximal pole fracture and a Scaphotrapezial synostosis.

The fracture was then fixed percutaneously with satisfactory outcome.

Discussion.

Scaphotrapezial synostoses are very rare and most found in patients with multiple congenital anomalies or as part of a hereditary syndrome.

They have previously been reported; however, we found only one case reporting a concomitant scaphoid fracture.

Conclusion.

This is the second case of its kind to report surgical treatment of scaphoid fracture associated with a congenital Scaphotrapezial synostosis.