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Sitthiphong Suwannaphisit1, Akio Iida2, Kenji Kawamura2
1Department of Orthopaedics, Faculty of Medicine Vajira Hospital, Navamindradhiraj University, Bangkok, Thailand.
Abstract:
We describe a 13-year-old boy with piso-hamate coalition confirmed by X-ray. Computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed type 1 coalition according to the classification of DeVilliers Minnaar. Piso-hamate coalition is rare, and suspicions should be raised in instances of chronic ulnar-sided wrist pain, particularly in individuals with a history of elevated hand usage, especially amongst athletes engaging in intensive hand grip activities. Surgical resection of the synchondrosis site between the pisiform and the hamate is an efficacious intervention that can mitigate pain. Level of Evidence: Level V (Therapeutic).
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