Pisiform fracture
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Pisiform fractures are an uncommon type of fracture involving the carpal bones.
Epidemiology
They are only thought to account for ~0.2% of all carpal fractures. Approximately 50% occur in association with other carpal fractures.
Very rarely the pisiform may be dislocated without fracture and displaced radially.
Radiographic features
Plain radiograph
Some can be occult on plain film. The pisotriquetral joint is best seen in the lateral view with 30 degrees supination or utilisingusing the carpal tunnel view.
Treatment and prognosis
They are usually managed by immobilisation in either a plaster cast or a wrist splint. In certain circumstances placement of a pin-screw or excision is performed.
-<p><strong>Pisiform fractures</strong> are an uncommon type of fracture involving the <a href="/articles/carpal-bones">carpal bones</a>.</p><h4>Epidemiology</h4><p>They are only thought to account ~0.2% of all carpal fractures. Approximately 50% occur in association with other <a href="/articles/carpal-bone-fractures">carpal fractures</a>.</p><p>Very rarely the pisiform may be dislocated without fracture and displaced radially.</p><h4>Radiographic features</h4><h5>Plain radiograph</h5><p>Some can be occult on plain film. The pisotriquetral joint is best seen in the lateral view with 30 degrees supination or utilising the <a href="/articles/wrist-carpal-tunnel-view-1">carpal tunnel view</a>.</p><h4>Treatment and prognosis</h4><p>They are usually managed by immobilisation in either a plaster cast or a wrist splint. In certain circumstances placement of pin-screw or excision is performed.</p>- +<p><strong>Pisiform fractures</strong> are an uncommon type of fracture involving the <a href="/articles/carpal-bones">carpal bones</a>.</p><h4>Epidemiology</h4><p>They are only thought to account for ~0.2% of all carpal fractures. Approximately 50% occur in association with other <a href="/articles/carpal-bone-fractures">carpal fractures</a>.</p><p>Very rarely the pisiform may be dislocated without fracture and displaced radially.</p><h4>Radiographic features</h4><h5>Plain radiograph</h5><p>Some can be occult on plain film. The pisotriquetral joint is best seen in the lateral view with 30 degrees supination or using the <a href="/articles/wrist-carpal-tunnel-view-1">carpal tunnel view</a>.</p><h4>Treatment and prognosis</h4><p>They are usually managed by immobilisation in either a plaster cast or a wrist splint. In certain circumstances placement of a pin-screw or excision is performed.</p>
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