Pisotriquetral arthritis: a case report

J Hand Surg Am. 1979 Sep;4(5):465-7. doi: 10.1016/s0363-5023(79)80045-3.

Abstract

Degenerative arthritis of the pisotriquetral joint was diagnosed by point tenderness over the pisiform and crepitus elicited by lateral movement of the pisiform on the triquetrum. It was confirmed by a roentgenogram of the wrist (lateral view in 30 degrees supination) and injection of the pisotriquetral joint with local anesthetic. Excision of the pisiform resulted in complete relief of pain.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Arthritis / diagnosis
  • Arthritis / diagnostic imaging
  • Arthritis / surgery*
  • Carpal Bones / diagnostic imaging
  • Carpal Bones / surgery*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Radiography
  • Wrist Joint / diagnostic imaging
  • Wrist Joint / surgery