Lunotriquetral coalition

Case contributed by Ailbhe M. McDermott
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Atraumatic right wrist pain

Patient Data

Age: 14 years
Gender: Female
x-ray

There is osseous fusion of the lunate and triquetral bones consistent with a lunotriquetral coalition. No other abnormality. 

Case Discussion

Carpal coalitions are rare entities. Lunotriquetral coalitions are the most common form, with a prevalence of 0.1%. Osseous coalitions are usually asymptomatic. 

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