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[The os lunato-triquetrum].

H Förstner1

  • 1Chirurgische Abteilung, Kreiskrankenhaus Schramberg.

Zeitschrift Fur Orthopadie Und Ihre Grenzgebiete
|March 1, 1989
PubMed
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The os lunato-triquetrum, a common carpal bone fusion, is usually asymptomatic. Its high incidence in African populations suggests ethnogenetic and ethnohistorical influences.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Anthropology
  • Human Anatomy

Background:

  • The os lunato-triquetrum is the most frequent carpal anomaly, involving the fusion of the lunate and triquetral bones.
  • This carpal coalition is typically asymptomatic and can occur as an isolated event or part of a broader syndrome of anomalies.

Observation:

  • A case report details four patients with lunato-triquetrum synostosis.
  • Two of these patients were of African descent, highlighting a potential demographic pattern.

Findings:

  • The study observes a notably high incidence of os lunato-triquetrum in Africa.
  • This geographical distribution among people of African descent is interpreted through anthropological and ethnohistorical perspectives.

Implications:

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  • Understanding the prevalence and distribution of carpal anomalies like os lunato-triquetrum can inform anthropological and genetic studies.
  • Further research into the ethnogenetic factors contributing to this anomaly is warranted.