Symptomatic carpal coalition with degenerative changes: Report of two cases

HALİLOĞLU N., ŞAHİN G.

European Journal of Radiology Extra, cilt.63, sa.1, ss.11-15, 2007 (Scopus) identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 63 Sayı: 1
  • Basım Tarihi: 2007
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1016/j.ejrex.2007.04.003
  • Dergi Adı: European Journal of Radiology Extra
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.11-15
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Carpal coalition, Synchondrosis, Synostosis
  • Ankara Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Congenital fibrous (synchondrosis) or bony (synostosis) coalition of carpal bones is a rare entity which is usually an asymptomatic incidental finding. We present one of each type which are symptomatic with degenerative changes. Radiological features of the abnormality are described with a brief review of the literature. © 2007 Elsevier Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.