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[The styloid bone and carpal protuberance]
1Service de Chirurgie Orthopédique et Traumatologique de l'Hôpital d'Instruction des Armées Clermont Tonnerre, Brest Naval.
Journal De Chirurgie
|December 1, 1994
Abstract:
Dorsal carpal protuberance of the wrist is frequently caused by the presence of a styloideum bone. We report a case illustrating this pathophysiological hypothesis. This pathology is often confused with synovial cyst emphasizing the importance of a lateral view of the hand in 30 degrees supination. Computed tomography sections are also helpful showing the exact nature of the protuberance. A cuneiform resections of the joint line can leave to complete symptom relief.