Abstract
Pisotriquetral instability is an often-overlooked condition that can lead to ulnar-sided wrist pain and dysfunction. Various case series and biomechanical studies have been published regarding the diagnosis and treatment of this condition. We review current methods for examining, diagnosing, and treating pisotriquetral instability.
Keywords:
Carpal instability; pisiform; pisiformectomy; pisotriquetral fusion; pisotriquetral instability.
Copyright © 2018 American Society for Surgery of the Hand. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
MeSH terms
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Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / therapeutic use
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Arthrodesis
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Carpal Joints / anatomy & histology
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Carpal Joints / diagnostic imaging
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Carpal Joints / surgery*
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Glucocorticoids / therapeutic use
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Humans
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Immobilization
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Joint Instability / diagnosis
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Joint Instability / therapy*
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Ligaments, Articular / anatomy & histology
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Ligaments, Articular / physiology
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Medical History Taking
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Physical Examination
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Pisiform Bone / anatomy & histology
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Pisiform Bone / diagnostic imaging
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Pisiform Bone / surgery*
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Triquetrum Bone / anatomy & histology
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Triquetrum Bone / diagnostic imaging
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Triquetrum Bone / surgery*
Substances
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Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
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Glucocorticoids