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1University Hospital Pellenberg, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Weligerveld 1, B-3212 Pellenberg, Belgium.
Acta Orthopaedica Belgica
|April 4, 2001
Summary
Cerebral palsy (CP) patients with lunatomalacia can experience wrist pain. Proximal row carpectomy effectively resolved pain in a reported case, highlighting the importance of recognizing this association.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Neurology
- Hand Surgery
Background:
- Cerebral palsy (CP) is a neurological disorder affecting movement and posture.
- Lunatomalacia, a condition affecting the lunate bone, can cause wrist pain.
- The association between CP and lunatomalacia is not widely reported.
Observation:
- A 48-year-old female patient with a history of cerebral palsy presented with wrist pain.
- The patient was diagnosed with lunatomalacia in her affected (paralytic) arm.
Findings:
- A surgical intervention, specifically a proximal row carpectomy, was performed.
- The procedure resulted in significant and positive pain resolution for the patient.
Implications:
- This case highlights a potential association between cerebral palsy and lunatomalacia.
- Clinicians should consider lunatomalacia in CP patients presenting with wrist pain.
- Proximal row carpectomy may be an effective treatment for this specific patient group.