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Dislocation of the pisiform treated by primary resection. A case report
1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock 79430.
Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research
|April 1, 1989
Summary
This case study details an 18-year-old man with isolated pisiform dislocation. Primary resection proved a successful treatment for this wrist injury, confirmed by a two-year follow-up.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Hand and Wrist Anatomy
Background:
- Isolated pisiform dislocation is a rare wrist injury.
- Understanding the biomechanics of the wrist is crucial for diagnosis and treatment.
Observation:
- An 18-year-old male presented with an isolated dislocation of the pisiform bone.
- The patient underwent primary surgical resection of the dislocated pisiform.
Findings:
- Primary resection of the pisiform was performed as the treatment.
- The patient experienced a successful outcome with a two-year follow-up period.
Implications:
- Primary pisiform resection is a viable and successful treatment option for isolated pisiform dislocation.
- This case supports previous findings on the efficacy of surgical intervention for this specific wrist injury.