Pisiform fracture

Case contributed by Maulik S Patel
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

History of fall on ground. Site of tenderness - pisiform region.

Patient Data

Age: 35 years
Gender: Male
x-ray
Frontal
Oblique
AP, oblique
and lateral
Frontal
Oblique
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Info

Faint lucency is noted in pisiform.

ultrasound
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Info

Clear defect seen when compared with asymptomatic pisiform.

Case Discussion

Faint lucency on wrist radiograph with clear defect on ultrasound exam are seen in pisiform in favor of pisiform fracture.

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