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Racquet player's pisiform

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    The Hand
    |February 1, 1978
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    Racquet sports can cause pisiform subluxation, leading to hypothenar eminence pain. Some athletes also develop chondromalacia, a cartilage defect in the wrist joint.

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    Area of Science:

    • Orthopedics
    • Sports Medicine
    • Hand Surgery

    Background:

    • Repetitive wrist motions in racquet sports can lead to overuse injuries.
    • The hypothenar eminence is susceptible to stress due to its role in grip and impact absorption.

    Observation:

    • Four patients participating in racquet sports presented with pain at the hypothenar eminence.
    • Symptoms were localized to the base of the hypothenar eminence.

    Findings:

    • The patients' symptoms were attributed to minor subluxation of the pisiform bone.
    • Two patients also exhibited chondromalacia, a softening or wearing away of the articular cartilage.

    Implications:

    • This highlights a specific wrist injury mechanism in racquet sports.
    • Early diagnosis and management of pisiform subluxation and associated chondromalacia are crucial for athletes.