Presentation
Fall onto wrist
Patient Data
Age: 40 years
From the case:
Pisiform fracture
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Acute transverse fracture of the pisiform. Subtle loss of contiguity of the cortex on the lateral projection.
From the case:
Pisiform fracture
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Red circle outlines the fracture.
Case Discussion
Fractures of the pisiform are very rare. When they do occur, transverse fractures are a common form.