Abnormal type III fusion between lunate and triquetrum: A case report
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SURGERY CASE REPORTS, vol.77, pp.930-933, 2020 (ESCI)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 77
- Publication Date: 2020
- Doi Number: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2020.10.108
- Journal Name: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SURGERY CASE REPORTS
- Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, EMBASE
- Page Numbers: pp.930-933
- Keywords: Lunotriquetral coalition, Carpal bone, Hand, Wrist, CT
- Akdeniz University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: The lunotriquetral coalition is the fusion of the lunate and triquetral bones of the wrist and is the most frequent carpal coalition type. It is frequently asymptomatic and discovered as an incidental due to chronic wrist pain, trauma, or fracture. This case aims to present an unusual unilateral lunotriquetral coalition and clinical significance for diagnosis and treatment.