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Capitohamate coalition

Case contributed by Mostafa Elfeky
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Left wrist pain.

Patient Data

Age: 25 years
Gender: Female
x-ray

Fusion of the capitate and hamate bones bilaterally. The wrists are otherwise normal.

Case Discussion

Capitohamate coalition is the congenital fusion of the capitate and the hamate. It is the second most common type of carpal coalition after lunotriquetral coalition.

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