Abstract
Avascular necrosis (AVN) of the capitate bone is an infrequent condition, mostly secondary to trauma, that causes persistent pain and immobility of the wrist. The following case report presents a 23-year-old male college student with AVN of the capitate bone type 2, according to the Milliez classification. As a treatment, the patient received an intra-articular injection of methylprednisolone and a wrist stabilizer, resulting in a gradual improvement through conservative treatment and not necessitating surgical intervention. This case underscores the effectiveness of conservative management for early-stage AVN and supports considering non-surgical approaches as a primary strategy in some patients, especially if surgery cannot be done or is not preferred by the patient.