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Summary
Degenerative arthritis affecting the pisotriquetral joint can be diagnosed through physical examination and imaging. Surgical removal of the pisiform bone effectively relieved pain in patients with this condition.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Hand and Wrist Surgery
- Rheumatology
Background:
- Pisotriquetral joint arthritis is a less common cause of wrist pain.
- Diagnosis can be challenging due to the joint's deep location and complex anatomy.
Observation:
- Patients presented with localized tenderness over the pisiform and crepitus during pisiform-on-triquetrum movement.
- Radiographic confirmation involved a specific wrist view (lateral, 30 degrees supination).
- Diagnostic anesthetic injection into the pisotriquetral joint aided in confirming the pain source.
Findings:
- Surgical excision of the pisiform bone was performed.
- Complete resolution of pain was achieved post-operatively.
Implications:
- Pisiform excision is a viable and effective treatment for recalcitrant pisotriquetral joint arthritis.
- This surgical approach offers a definitive solution for pain management in affected individuals.
- Highlights the importance of considering pisotriquetral joint pathology in wrist pain evaluations.