Lunotriquetral coalition

Case contributed by Bahman Rasuli
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Chronic wrist pain.

Patient Data

Age: 45 years
Gender: Female
mri

Osseous fusion of the lunate and triquetral bones of the carpus.

A synovial cyst, measuring approximately 10 x 15 mm, is located between the extensor carpi ulnaris tendon and extensor digiti minimi at the dorsal aspect of the wrist and ulnar styloid.

Case Discussion

Lunotriquetral coalition is the most common type of carpal bone coalition and is more common in women than men.

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