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Imaging Findings at the Quadrangular Joint in Carpal Boss
Authors:
- Marc MespreuveEmail Marc Mespreuve
- Karl Waked
- Koenraad Verstraete
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.- Year: 2017
- Volume: 101 Issue: 1
- Page/Article: 21
- DOI: 10.5334/jbr-btr.1257
- Published on 25 Apr 2017
- Peer Reviewed