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Case Reports

Two cases of pyrocarbon capitate resurfacing after comminuted fracture of the capitate bone

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Pages 145-148 | Received 18 Jun 2020, Accepted 05 Oct 2020, Published online: 24 Dec 2020

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Figure 1. (A and B) Pre-operative x-rays of the first case.

Figure 1. (A and B) Pre-operative x-rays of the first case.

Figure 2. (A) X-ray after the first surgery. Note the empty space at the place of the proximal pole of the capitate. (B) X-ray after the second surgery, the K-wires were replaced by the RCPI prosthesis and a screw was inserted in the scaphoid. (C) At 21 months’ follow-up (all case 1).

Figure 2. (A) X-ray after the first surgery. Note the empty space at the place of the proximal pole of the capitate. (B) X-ray after the second surgery, the K-wires were replaced by the RCPI prosthesis and a screw was inserted in the scaphoid. (C) At 21 months’ follow-up (all case 1).

Figure 3. Pre-operative CT-scan case 2.

Figure 3. Pre-operative CT-scan case 2.

Figure 4. (A) Post-operative x-ray case 2. (B) X-ray at 29 months’ follow-up, after removal of the external fixation and K-wires.

Figure 4. (A) Post-operative x-ray case 2. (B) X-ray at 29 months’ follow-up, after removal of the external fixation and K-wires.