Long-term outcomes after capitate fractures: a median 16-year follow-up
At a median of 16-year follow-up, patients with a capitate fracture report normal self-assessed hand function as well as good wrist motion and strength. The risk of development of posttraumatic arthritis in the joints around the capitate is low.
Authors
- Niels Thomsen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2522-4804)
- Anders Björkman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0600-1365)
- Daniel Ossowski (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-7975-2126)
- Jack Besjakov
- Peter Jørgsholm
- Martin Clementson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9518-118X)
Institutions
- Malmö University (SE)
- Lund University (SE)
- Sahlgrenska University Hospital (SE)
- Vejle Sygehus (DK)
- Skåne University Hospital (SE)
- University of Gothenburg (SE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery
- Published
- 2024-08-23
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00402-024-05495-z
- Citations
- 4
- Primary Topic
- Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.29
Funders
- Lunds Universitet