Capito-hamate coalition

Case contributed by Bruno Di Muzio
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Evaluation for arthritis.

Patient Data

Age: 30 years
Gender: Female

Wrists X-rays

x-ray

Capito-Hamate coalition, remainder structures are unremarkable. 

Case Discussion

Capito-hamate coalition is the second most common type of carpal coalition and represents congenital fusion of the capitate and the hamate.

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