Trapezoid Stress Fracture in an International Shot-Putter: A Case Report
Neil Heron1,2,, Francisco Verdugo3, Antonio Turmo3, Lluis T. Perez3
1Department of General Practice and Primary Care, Queen’s University, Belfast, Northern Ireland 2Centre for Public Health Research, Queen’s University, Belfast, Centre of Excellence for Public Health Research (NI), Northern Ireland 3Centre d’Alt Rendiment (CAR, High Performance Centre), Sant Cugat del Valles, Catalonia, Spain
Neil Heron ✉ Dept of General Practice, Queen’s University, Dunluce Health Centre, Level 4, 1 Dunluce Avenue, Belfast, BT9 7HR, Northern Ireland Email: neilheron@yahoo.co.uk
Received: 26-09-2012 -- Accepted: 04-10-2012 Published (online): 01-12-2012
ABSTRACT
Trapezoid fractures are relatively rare upper limb fractures. The case report of a trapezoid stress fracture in the dominant hand of a 22 year old international standard shot-putter is presented.
Key words:
Trapezoid, stress fracture
Key Points
This is the first documented case report of a trapezoid stress fracture.
Plain x-rays can be negative in stress fractures and therefore a high index of suspicion warrants further investigation with a CT scan and/or MRI of the relevant area.
Non-displaced trapezoid fractures can be treated with immobilisation whereas displaced fractures will require surgical intervention.
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Trapezoid Stress Fracture in an International Shot-Putter: A Case Report
Neil Heron, Francisco Verdugo, Antonio Turmo, Lluis T. Perez
, Francisco Verdugo3, Antonio Turmo3, Lluis T. Perez3 
