Oquendo VP, Ferrer LY, Duque AY, Morejón TY

Language: Spanish
References: 6
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ABSTRACT

The smooth functioning of the hand plays a key role for the development of human life. In modern society, injuries at this level, despite their low incidence, are a frequent cause of disability. A white male patient, aged 38 is presented here. He was assisted after a high-energy trauma, forced high wrist hyperflexion. An isolated dislocation of the scaphoid was diagnosed, which is reduced under anesthesia using the image intensifier. It is immobilized with brachial splint, taking first finger for six weeks and then rehabilitation process. Timely and adequate treatment of this disease is essential to get the best results in functional recovery.

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