Congenital synchondrosis of the scaphotrapezio-trapezoidal joint

J Hand Surg Am. 1997 Jan;22(1):74-7. doi: 10.1016/S0363-5023(05)80182-0.

Abstract

Incomplete cavitation of the cartilaginous precursor of the carpus during the fourth to eighth weeks of intrauterine life results in carpal synostosis or synchondrosis, which becomes radiographically apparent as the carpus ossifies. Such anomalies occur rarely, are generally believed to be asymptomatic, and are usually discovered as incidental radiographic findings. We present two cases of symptomatic, nonsyndromic congenital synchondrosis of the scaphotrapezio-trapezoidal joint, a type of carpal coalition not previously reported.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Carpal Bones / abnormalities*
  • Carpal Bones / diagnostic imaging
  • Carpal Bones / injuries
  • Cartilage, Articular / abnormalities
  • Cartilage, Articular / diagnostic imaging
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Fractures, Bone / diagnostic imaging
  • Hand Strength
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Osteogenesis
  • Radiography
  • Range of Motion, Articular
  • Synostosis / diagnostic imaging*
  • Wrist Injuries / diagnostic imaging
  • Wrist Joint / abnormalities*
  • Wrist Joint / diagnostic imaging