Continuing Medical Education

Imaging Findings at the Quadrangular Joint in Carpal Boss

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Abstract

A carpal boss was initially described as a bony, sometimes painful mass at the quadrangular joint. Clinical examination and plain radiography will usually reveal the diagnosis. US and CT may add information. MRI may illustrate a variable bony morphology and additional bony and soft tissue pathologies. Bone marrow edema shows a significant correlation with a painful carpal boss. Hence, MRI may be of additional diagnostic value in patients with persistent pain and preoperatively. This paper presents a review of the anatomy and pathology in carpal boss. The merit of each imaging modality – in particular MRI – is mentioned.

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wristcarpal bossos styloideumradiographyCTUSMRI
  • Year: 2017
  • Volume: 101 Issue: 1
  • Page/Article: 21
  • DOI: 10.5334/jbr-btr.1257
  • Published on 25 Apr 2017
  • Peer Reviewed