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Carpal boss in an adolescent: case report
John T Capo1, Nathaniel S Orillaza, Philip K Lim
1Department of Orthopaedics, Division of Hand and Microvascular Surgery, UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ, USA. capojt@umdnj.edu
The Journal of Hand Surgery
|November 10, 2009
Summary
Carpal boss, a wrist condition, can affect adolescents. Surgical removal of the carpal boss in a 15-year-old provided symptom relief after non-surgical methods failed.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Hand Surgery
- Adolescent Medicine
Background:
- Carpal boss is a dorsal wrist prominence, typically seen in adults.
- It can cause pain and swelling, impacting wrist function.
- Adolescent cases are uncommon but documented.
Observation:
- A 15-year-old female presented with symptoms of carpal boss.
- Conservative treatment options were unsuccessful in alleviating her symptoms.
- The patient underwent surgical intervention for the carpal boss.
Findings:
- Surgical excision of the carpal boss was performed.
- The procedure resulted in complete relief of the patient's wrist pain and swelling.
- No complications were reported post-surgery.
Implications:
- Surgical management is a viable option for adolescent carpal boss when conservative treatments fail.
- Early surgical intervention can lead to favorable outcomes and symptom resolution.
- This case highlights the importance of considering surgical options for persistent carpal boss in adolescents.
