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Int J Sports Med 1982; 03(1): 56-57
DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1026064
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Possible Fatigue Fracture of the Pisiform Bone in Volleyball Players

A. Israeli, J. Engel, A. Ganel
  • Unit of Hand Surgery, Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Affiliated to the Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Israel
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14 March 2008 (online)

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Abstract

Volleyball players commonly complain of pain in the hypothenar area. Fatigue fracture of the pisiform bone is suggested as a cause of this sport incapacity.

The diagnostic importance of oblique and axial X-ray views of the wrist is demonstrated. Early treatment by immobilization for 6 weeks usually results in complete functional recovery.

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