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Bilateral scaphoid exostoses

N J Harris¹, M J Bell

¹Department of Orthopaedics, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield, UK.

Journal of Hand Surgery (Edinburgh, Scotland)

|December 1, 1995

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Bilateral symptomatic scaphoid exostoses, bone growths on the scaphoid bone, can cause wrist osteoarthritis. Surgical excision provided good short-term relief for these wrist conditions.

Area of Science:

Orthopedic Surgery
Hand Surgery
Rheumatology

Background:

Scaphoid exostoses are rare bony growths that can occur on the scaphoid bone of the wrist.
These growths may be asymptomatic or associated with symptoms such as pain and limited range of motion.
Wrist osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease that can significantly impact quality of life.

Observation:

A case of bilateral symptomatic scaphoid exostoses was identified.
The exostoses were associated with the development of wrist osteoarthritis.
The patient presented with symptoms attributable to both conditions.

Findings:

Surgical excision of the bilateral scaphoid exostoses was performed.
The surgical intervention demonstrated good short-term outcomes.

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Relief from symptoms related to the exostoses and associated osteoarthritis was observed post-operatively.

Implications:

Surgical management may be an effective option for symptomatic scaphoid exostoses causing wrist osteoarthritis.
This case highlights the potential link between scaphoid exostoses and the development of wrist osteoarthritis.
Further research is warranted to understand the pathogenesis and long-term outcomes of this association.