Pisiform-hamate coalition with ulnar neuropathy

Pisiform-hamate coalition with ulnar neuropathy

Two cases of pisiform-hamate coalition with compression of the ulnar nerve at the wrist are reported. Pisiform-hamate coalition is a rare entity previously thought to be exclusive to West Africans and without clinical significance. These cases occurred in white patients. This is the first descriptio...

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Veröffentlicht in:The Journal of hand surgery (American ed.) 1992-07, Vol.17 (4), p.657-662
Hauptverfasser: Berkowitz, Allen R., Melone, Charles P., Belsky, Mark R.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Adolescent
Biological and medical sciences
Carpal Bones - abnormalities
Cranial nerves. Spinal roots. Peripheral nerves. Autonomic nervous system. Gustation. Olfaction
Humans
Male
Medical sciences
Nerve Compression Syndromes - etiology
Nervous system (semeiology, syndromes)
Neurology
Osteogenesis
Ulnar Nerve
Wrist
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Zusammenfassung:Two cases of pisiform-hamate coalition with compression of the ulnar nerve at the wrist are reported. Pisiform-hamate coalition is a rare entity previously thought to be exclusive to West Africans and without clinical significance. These cases occurred in white patients. This is the first description of a carpal coalition resulting in ulnar neuropathy at the wrist.
ISSN:0363-5023
1531-6564
DOI:10.1016/0363-5023(92)90311-C