Symptomatic carpal coalition: scaphotrapezial joint

Am J Orthop (Belle Mead NJ). 2013 Dec;42(12):E118-20.

Abstract

Carpal coalition is an uncommon congenital abnormality that arises from incomplete cavitation of the common cartilaginous precursor that forms the carpal bones. When carpal coalition is discovered, it is typically an asymptomatic incidental radiographic finding, and is often bilateral. We present a case of symptomatic unilateral carpal coalition of the scaphotrapezial joint, which was treated by excising the fibrous coalition and placing an interposition fat graft. This treatment was effective in alleviating the patient's symptoms.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Carpal Bones / abnormalities*
  • Carpal Bones / diagnostic imaging
  • Carpal Bones / surgery
  • Cartilage, Articular / abnormalities*
  • Cartilage, Articular / diagnostic imaging
  • Cartilage, Articular / surgery
  • Child
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Radiography
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Wrist Joint / abnormalities*
  • Wrist Joint / diagnostic imaging
  • Wrist Joint / surgery