Hamate-pisiform coalition complicated by fracture in a pediatric patient

Radiol Case Rep. 2018 Sep 13;13(6):1163-1165. doi: 10.1016/j.radcr.2018.07.032. eCollection 2018 Dec.

Abstract

Coalition of the carpal bones is a relatively uncommon anatomic anomaly. The majority of carpal coalitions occur between the lunate and triquetrum. There are rare reports of coalition involving the hamate and pisiform. We report a case of a previously asymptomatic male who sustained minor trauma and was found to have hamate-pisiform coalition complicated by a minimally displaced pisiform fracture.

Keywords: Hamate-pisiform; Pediatric carpal coalition; Pisiform-hamate.

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