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Summary
Carpal boss, a dorsal wrist protuberance, can be mistaken for a ganglion. Surgical treatment for carpal boss yielded acceptable outcomes in twenty-one patients.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic surgery
- Hand surgery
- Anatomy
Background:
- Carpal boss presents as a dorsal protuberance near the second and third carpometacarpal joints.
- It can arise from juxtaarticular bone or an accessory ossicle.
- Often misdiagnosed as a ganglion cyst.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the surgical outcomes for patients with carpal boss.
- To highlight the distinction between carpal boss and ganglion cysts.
Main Methods:
- Surgical intervention was performed on twenty-one patients diagnosed with carpal boss.
- Outcomes were assessed post-operatively.
Main Results:
- The surgical procedures for carpal boss resulted in acceptable outcomes.
- This suggests surgical intervention is a viable treatment option.
Conclusions:
- Carpal boss is a distinct clinical entity that can be effectively treated surgically.
- Accurate diagnosis is crucial to differentiate it from other dorsal wrist masses like ganglions.