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The carpal boss.

D M Kaulesar Sukul, P J Steinberg, P L Lichtveld

    The Netherlands Journal of Surgery
    |June 1, 1986
    PubMed
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    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.

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    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:

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    • 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.