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The carpal boss
The Netherlands Journal of Surgery
|June 1, 1986
Summary
Carpal boss, a wrist deformity from extra bone growth, often caused by minor injury in young patients, can be effectively treated with surgery. Excision of the carpal boss yielded excellent outcomes in a study of nine patients.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic surgery
- Hand surgery
- Rheumatology
Background:
- Carpal boss is an arthritic deformity characterized by an additional ossification center in the carpus.
- Degenerative changes in carpal boss are often induced by trivial injuries.
- This condition predominantly affects young patients.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the condition of carpal boss.
- To report on the surgical treatment of carpal boss.
- To evaluate the outcomes of operative intervention for carpal boss.
Main Methods:
- Case series reporting on nine patients with carpal boss.
- Surgical intervention involving excision of the carpal boss.
Main Results:
- Operative treatment, specifically excision, was performed on nine patients.
- Excellent results were achieved following the surgical excision of the carpal boss.
Conclusions:
- Carpal boss is a treatable condition, particularly in young individuals.
- Surgical excision of carpal boss provides excellent outcomes.
- Early intervention may be beneficial for patients with carpal boss.