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Unveiling the uncommon: a case report of avascular necrosis in the triquetrum bone without trauma.

Jafar SallamehMajd MansourAbdallah N MansourAli AfifAbdalkareem KlaysheEmad Shahin
Published in: Annals of medicine and surgery (2012) (2024)
Avascular necrosis should be considered in carpal bones, even without a history of trauma, with a focus on MRI for early detection. Although AVN of the triquetrum is rare, this case underscores the importance of timely recognition and conservative management. Further research is necessary to establish optimal treatment strategies for this unusual presentation.
Keyphrases
  • trauma patients
  • magnetic resonance imaging
  • contrast enhanced
  • bone mineral density
  • soft tissue
  • magnetic resonance
  • bone loss
  • bone regeneration